A huge $5.6 million haul for Oakland students and families went down at the 7th Annual Workday Charity Classic at Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club, making it a perfect day on the course that will bring big wins for kids in Oakland for many years. This event is the signature fundraising powerhouse for the Curry’s ‘Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation,’ and it just keeps getting bigger!
A Massive Score for Oakland’s Future
Chris Helfrich, the CEO of Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, didn’t hold back on what this means, saying, “This event is our biggest fundraiser of the year and the impact it helps us unlock in Oakland is huge.” Seriously, bringing together 150 top-tier partners and supporters for a day of joy and golf is no small feat. It’s a massive deal for ‘Eat. Learn. Play.’ to rake in this kind of cash and then immediately pump it back into the community, making sure Oakland’s kids get exactly what they deserve. We’re talking about a real investment in their future, and that’s something you can’t put a price on.
More Than Just Money: Changing Lives
This latest donation got a huge boost thanks to a generous matching gift from Aneel Bhursi, co-founder, CEO, and Chair of Workday. It’s not just a one-off, either. Since 2019, almost $15 million has poured into the Oakland Unified School District, directly supporting Oakland youth and their families. Foundation co-founder Ayesha Curry sums it up perfectly: “It’s been fantastic honestly because we work so hard on our mission and what we are trying to change within the community with these kids.” She’s seen the numbers change, the kids thriving, and believes there’s nothing better than that. Since the summer of 2019, the ‘Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation’ has invested a mind-blowing $100 million in Oakland students and families, focusing on the core pillars of food (Eat), education (Learn), and activity (Play).
Foundation co-founder Stephen Curry himself spoke about the deep connection, noting his attachment to the community since 2009, even before ‘Eat. Learn. Play.’ was a thing. He understands the energy they give him on the court, and now that relationship is honed into the foundation’s work with the Oakland Unified School District. It’s all about making sure kids feel seen, loved, and have reliable resources to hit their full potential. From playground builds to activations and “Christmas with the Curry’s,” these events are annual highlights. Since its start, the foundation has already transformed 25 Oakland schoolyards and 6 gyms. Ayesha Curry nailed it when she said, “It’s kind of gotten bigger than ourselves and more than we could have imagined, we are grateful. Any time we get a chance to be there and be present with the kids is very special.” This isn’t just a charity; it’s a movement making real, tangible change right now.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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