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Making a Difference: Maddux/Harmon Celebrity International
Indeed, million dollar business deals have been made on the golf course. With the Greg Maddux-Butch Harmon Invitational, however, it’s not so much business as usual as big time charity for a good cause. A long-time Vegas resident, Greg Maddux formed the Gregg Maddux Foundation to quietly raise funds and awareness for several worthy Las Vegas charities. In 2001, Maddux teamed up with fellow Las Vegas resident, accomplished PGA player and golf instructor Butch Harmon to hold the Maddux/Harmon Celebrity Invitational.
Since its inception, the celebrity invitational has been bringing world-class athletes and entertainers to Las Vegas to compete in the golf tournament, not to mention raise much needed funds for local charities. This year’s event was held on October 23rd-25th at the Spanish Trail Golf and Country Club. The 2010 invitational turned out to be a benchmark for the celebrity duo’s endeavors, pushing the benefit tally to over $1 million.
“This is what it’s all about for me,” says Maddux. “This is our home and we are thrilled to have an event that can continue to support local charities and our community.” Boys and Girls Clubs, Candlelighters for Childhood Cancer and Child Haven are among the benefactors for the 2010 event. Visit www.eventiausa.com/lvci/index.asp to learn more about the Maddux Foundation.
