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rst-hand. One hundred percent of the funds raised go back to nonpro ts, plus incentives including a 7% match,” Moody said. Webster emphasized how Valero’s charitable nature re ects the city’s character. “I don’t know if there’s a more charitable city than San Antonio, and Valero Energy [raises money] for the right reason to support nonpro ts,” Webster said.
Segerdahl noted that, in addition to sta , the VTO draws a large number of volunteers. “We’ve got more than 1,800 volunteers that support the event,” Segerdahl said. Yeargin said part of the draw of TPC San Antonio is its relationship with JW Marriott. “We work together to make the property run the way it should,” Yeargin said. Moody said the VTO helps the city maintain its reputation as a top destination for sporting events. “Events of this caliber showcase San Antonio on a national stage and reinforce our reputation as a place that can successfully host world-class events,” Moody said.
Segerdahl said charity is the foundation of the VTO. “For the better part of the last 15 years, we have been No. 1 on the PGA Tour in annual charitable giving … this past year we were able to raise $25 million,” Segerdahl said. Moody noted that the VTO is known for sizable charitable contributions. “As a former Valero employee, I’ve attended the [Champions fore Charity event] and seen the impact
VTO overall charitable donations
$16M
2021
$22M
2022
$23M
2023
$24M
2024
$25M
2025
Champions fore Charity allows organizations to generate monetary contributions through the VTO.
SOURCE: VALERO TEXAS OPEN COMMUNITY IMPACT
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