PONTE VEDRA, FLA. and ROLLING MEADOWS, ILL., May 24, 2022 - First Tee®, a youth development organization that helps kids and teens build their strength of character through golf, and Gallagher, a global leader in insurance, risk management and consulting services, are launching a multi-year partnership. As a Trustee of First Tee, Gallagher's investment will further First Tee's ability to expand programs, especially in underserved and underrepresented chapter communities, as well as empower alumni as they pursue and grow in their careers.
"Gallagher is proud to get behind First Tee's mission to empower children and teens through golf," said Christopher Mead, Gallagher's Chief Marketing Officer. "The partnership between our organizations shares The Gallagher Way core tenets of supporting, believing, acknowledging and respecting the abilities of one another. We are excited to become a First Tee Trustee and continue putting those values into action."
The partnership is launching on the heels of First Tee — Greater Chicago's Golf Day, a local event held at Gallagher Way adjacent to Wrigley Field. The community event provided kids and families the opportunity to experience golf and First Tee through fun, hands-on activities. First Tee — Greater Chicago will be one of several First Tee chapters to benefit from local grants provided by Gallagher.
This fall, First Tee will host an Alumni Summit presented by Gallagher in Dallas, November 16 to 19. The Alumni Summit will bring together alumni from across the network to further their personal and professional development as they pursue their career goals and as they become leaders in their communities. Gallagher's support will continue through 2026 with national and regional alumni opportunities happening annually.
"With the support of partners like Gallagher, First Tee is able to further our programs that empower young people to have the self-confidence to take on new challenges and opportunities," said Greg McLaughlin, First Tee CEO. "The impact of this partnership will be long lasting as we're able to extend our support to alumni as well as reach more young people in chapter communities."
Launching in 1997, First Tee is celebrating 25 years of enabling kids to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges. By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with a life skills curriculum, First Tee creates active learning experiences that build inner strength, self-confidence and resilience that kids can carry to everything they do. These character education programs are offered at golf courses, schools and youth centers in all 50 states and at six international locations.
To learn more about First Tee, please visit https://firsttee.org/.
About PGA TOUR First Tee Foundation ("First Tee")
First Tee (www.firsttee.org) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization that is supported by the PGA TOUR. Its mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character and instill life-enhancing values through the game of golf. In 2022, First Tee celebrates its 25th anniversary and reaching millions of youth through its network of 150 chapters, 10,000 schools and 1,700 youth centers. Headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA, programs are delivered in all 50 United States and select international locations. President George W. Bush serves as Honorary Chair.
About Gallagher
Gallagher is one of the world's largest insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting firms. As a community insurance broker and trusted local consultant, we help people and businesses move forward with confidence. With more than 39,000 people working around the globe, we're connected to the places where we do business and to every community we call home. Managing risk with customized solutions and a full spectrum of services, helping you foster a thriving workforce, and always holding ourselves to the highest standards of ethics to help you face every challenge — that's The Gallagher Way.
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Sara Henika, First Tee
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Kelli Murray, Gallagher
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