2014 American Century Championship Charity Event 7/18-20

This post was created in partnership with American Century Investments. I have received compensation for this post. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

This Friday marks the start of the 25th annual 2014 American Century Championship. More than 80 celebrities will tee off in this televised golf tournament, being held at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Lake Tahoe, CA. The total prize of $600,0000 go to charities. Even if you’re not an avid golf fan this tournament may hold quite some meaning for you, just as it does for me.

“Profits with a Purpose” and Stowers Institute for Medical Research

The title sponsor of this tournament is American Century Investments. The late Jim Stowers, founder of the company, used his own personal fortune and set up the Profits with a Purpose program to establish and fund Stowers Institute for Medical Research. This firm is dedicated to researching diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes. In learning more, key findings may lead to effective treatments and cures. See some of their BioMed Valley Discoveries.

Personally, I know way too many that have been affected by the horrible monster known as cancer in one form or another. Some are survivors that are still going strong. Others, sadly, lost their fight and all that’s left are my fond memories of them. That’s why I’m so hopeful that research such as this will lead to medical and scientific breakthroughs to trump such diseases and improve human health.

Here’s a more detailed look at what the institute is all about and the involvement of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stowers, cancer survivors themselves:

2014 American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe

Now that you have a bit of back story about, you can better enjoy the tournament. Coverage can be seen:

• Friday – LIVE ON NBC SPORTS NETWORK: 1-4 PM PT, 4-7 PM ET
• Saturday – LIVE ON NBC: NOON-3 PM PT, 3-6 PM ET
• Sunday – LIVE ON NBC: NOON-3 PM PT, 3-6 PM ET

Players on the roster include:

How do you feel about the charitable aspect of the 2014 American Century Championship?