-- Donated Golf and Sports Equipment to Benefit Military Installations in the
United States --
ATLANTA, March 27 /PRNewswire/ -- BellSouth's second annual Classic Cause,
a golf and sports equipment collection initiative, will launch March 27 in
conjunction with the BellSouth Classic. The Classic Cause provides an
opportunity for the general public and BellSouth employees in the Southeast to
donate new and gently used sports equipment for distribution to local military
installations in the nine-state region. During the week of the 2006 BellSouth
Classic, golf fans will once again have the opportunity to demonstrate their
support for our local military men and women.
This year, new and gently used golf and other sports equipment can be
donated at nearly 100 locations including: Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi
Telco credit unions and all Edwin Watts retail stores as well Atlanta-area
GolfTEC/Golfsmith stores and PGA TOUR Superstores. A complete list of
collection points is available at:
http://www.bellsouthclassic.com/bellsouth_classiccause_collections_2006.pdf.
These locations will receive donations during the 2006 BellSouth Classic
PGA TOUR event, scheduled for March 27-April 2. BellSouth employees may make
donations at select internal locations (see website for details on internal
collection points). UPS is assisting with shipping and logistical support of
the donated equipment as a key partner in the Classic Cause effort.
BellSouth's Classic Cause launched in 2005 and received widespread
support, as more than 3,000 golf clubs, tens of thousands of golf balls and
other golf-related equipment were collected and donated. The items were
presented to the USO by Dick Anderson of BellSouth Corporation following last
year's BellSouth Classic. The equipment was then delivered to Fort Gillem for
distribution to military personnel overseas.
"We are honored to host the Classic Cause once again in 2006. This is a
tangible way for golf fans to share what they love while demonstrating their
appreciation of military personnel who protect and defend our nation," said
Dave Kaplan, executive director of the BellSouth Classic. "We are thankful
for the generosity of all who participate in and donate to the Classic Cause
as well as the cooperation of our partners who have joined us in this effort."
In addition to the Classic Cause, all active and retired military
personnel as well as their families, will receive free general admission to
the 2006 BellSouth Classic with a valid military ID.
Defending BellSouth Classic champion Phil Mickelson will look to retain
his title at the 2006 BellSouth Classic, which will be played at the TPC at
Sugarloaf in Duluth, Ga. For tournament tickets and more information on the
Classic Cause, visit http://www.bellsouth.com/classic.
About BellSouth Corporation
BellSouth Corporation is a Fortune 100 communications company
headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. BellSouth has joint control and 40 percent
ownership of Cingular Wireless, the nation's largest wireless voice and data
provider with 52.3 million customers.
Backed by award-winning customer service, BellSouth offers the most
comprehensive and innovative package of voice and data services available in
the market. Through BellSouth Answers(R), residential and small business
customers can bundle their local and long distance service with dial-up and
high-speed DSL Internet access, satellite television and Cingular(R) Wireless
service. For businesses, BellSouth provides secure, reliable local and long
distance voice and data networking solutions. BellSouth also offers print and
online directory advertising through The Real Yellow Pages(R) and
YELLOWPAGES.COM(TM) from BellSouth.
BellSouth believes that diversity and fostering an inclusive environment
are critical in maintaining a competitive advantage in today's global
marketplace. More information about BellSouth can be found at
http://www.bellsouth.com.
SOURCE BellSouth Corporation
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http://www.bellsouth.com
http://www.bellsouth.com/classic
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CONTACT:
Brent Fowler of BellSouth, +1-404-249-2839,
or brent.fowler@bellsouth.com
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