Cellular South Becomes Official Partner of St. Jude Classic
Official Wireless Sponsor Presents Eagles for St. Jude Program – Cellular South donates $1,000 to St. Jude's for Every Eagle Made at Tournament
St. Jude Classic
Memphis, Tenn. (May 26, 2009) – Cellular South, the nation's largest privately held wireless provider, has become the newest Official Partner of the St. Jude Classic (SJC). Tournament officials announced today that the company has signed a one-year sponsorship agreement to serve as Official Wireless Provider of the St. Jude Classic. In addition to the Official Wireless Provider, Cellular South will also serve as title sponsor of the event's primary pro-am event on Wednesday of tournament week. The Cellular South Pro-Am will be played Wednesday, June 10.
"We are pleased to have built a relationship with Cellular South and excited about welcoming them to the St. Jude Classic family," said SJC Executive Director Kevin Krisle. "Operating a PGA TOUR event takes the support of an entire community, and our partners are an integral part of the corporate community and success."
As part of Cellular South's official wireless sponsorship, the company is also announcing the Eagles for St. Jude's donation program. Cellular South will donate $1,000 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for every Eagle made during the tournament.
"Cellular South is honored and excited to be a part of such a well-respected tournament that will benefit such a good cause – St. Jude Children's Research Hospital," said Hu Meena, president and CEO of Cellular South. "As a dedicated member of the Memphis community, we look forward to working with the PGA Tour and St. Jude's to make this a successful and memorable tournament."
While cell phones are not permitted on the TPC Southwind grounds during the tournament, Cellular South will have two Discover Centers available for golf fans to place free wireless calls on the latest smart phones and handsets, check e-mails, and walk away with giveaways. Visitors to the Discover Centers will also be able to learn about the latest wireless applications, devices and plans that are available to Memphis area residents and businesses.
Cellular South joins FedEx, Brooks Brothers, Coca-Cola, ServiceMaster, Smith & Nephew and Gosling's as official partners of the St. Jude Classic.
Justin Leonard will attempt to defend his title against a field scheduled to include World Golf Ranking Top 10 players Henrik Stenson, Padraig Harrington and Camilo Villegas. In addition, local favorites Shaun Micheel, Loren Roberts and Casey Wittenberg have committed to compete in the St. Jude Classic to be played June 8-14 at TPC Southwind. Tickets are available and specially priced weekly tickets are available for only $59 when purchased prior to June 8. For more information, visit www.stjudeclassic.com.
About the St. Jude Classic
The St. Jude Classic ...now in its 52nd year of providing professional golf to Memphis and the Mid-South...began as the Memphis Open in 1958. In 1970, the tournament adopted St. Jude Children's Research Hospital as its sole beneficiary and since then has raised more than $21 million for the research and treatment of catastrophic childhood diseases. Over 1,850 volunteers produce the official PGA TOUR event under the auspices of Children's Champions for Hope, the 501(c) 3 governing body that co-sponsors the event. Past winners include Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Greg Norman, Curtis Strange, Fred Couples, Nick Price, Tom Kite, David Toms and defending champion Justin Leonard. Our event is scheduled for June 8-14 at TPC Southwind in Memphis, TN. For more information, visit www.stanfordstjude.com.
About Cellular South
Cellular South is a privately-owned diversified mobile communications company passionately committed to helping customers get the most out of their wireless devices and services. The nation's largest privately owned wireless communications provider accomplishes this goal by providing the most reliable and advanced 3G nationwide wireless voice and data network, offering industry-leading family and unlimited flat rate voice, text and mobile web plans, and through its online and in-store Discover Centers, which give customers easy, simple and convenient tools, tips, advice and information to get the most out of their mobile phone. For more information, visit www.cellularsouth.com.
About St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tenn., St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. No child is ever denied treatment because of the family's inability to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fundraising organization. For more information, please visit www.stjude.org.
