Children’s Museum of Atlanta raises $150,000 ​ during fourth annual golf outing ‘Tournament for PLAY’

Proceeds support Museum’s early childhood educational programming and community outreach

This past week, 120 golfers teed up for charity during Children’s Museum of Atlanta’s fourth annual golf outing Tournament for PLAY, held on Monday, August 29 at the prestigious Peachtree Golf Club. Presented by PNC, the fundraiser raised nearly $150,000 through generous donations and golfer registration in support of the Museum’s early childhood educational programming and community outreach initiatives. 

“Each year, we are thrilled by the participation and success of Tournament for PLAY, and this year is no exception,” said Jane Turner, executive director of Children’s Museum of Atlanta. “Because of the continued support of our dedicated partners and loyal patrons, we have exceeded our fundraising goal for the event and will be able to provide even more programming for children and families in Atlanta and throughout our state. We are grateful for each person who made this event possible, and we want to thank you for supporting the next generation!”

Proceeds from the tournament directly touch the lives of more than 200,000 children and families annually. Children’s Museum of Atlanta’s mission is to spark imagination and inspire discovery and learning for all children through the power of play. Serving the children, families and schools in Atlanta and throughout Georgia, the Museum has welcomed well over 2 million visitors since opening in 2003. Since reopening in December 2015 after undergoing a massive renovation project, the Museum is further committed to serve the community as a world-class children’s museum and to continue to help ignite curiosity, imagination, problem-solving skills and a love of learning in the next generation of Atlantans. 

“By extending our support for this year’s tournament, we are making a strategic investment to help prepare our youngest learners for future success,” said Eddie Meyers, PNC regional president. “Children's Museum of Atlanta is a tremendous asset for our community, and we are committed to continuing our partnership.”

In addition to a philanthropic day of golf, players were treated to a special breakfast presented by sponsor LexisNexis to kick off the day’s festivities. The event wrapped up with a reception and awards ceremony to honor top players.

“The ongoing success of the Museum’s Tournament for PLAY is truly a testament to the incredible enthusiasm and generous donations from our participants and partners,” said Chair of Tournament John T. Williams, Jr., Managing Principal & CEO of Lakeview Capital Partners. 

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About Children's Museum of Atlanta

About Children’s Museum of Atlanta:

Children’s Museum of Atlanta is the only educational venue of its kind in Atlanta, presenting educational programs and exhibits designed for young children ages 0-8. The mission of Children's Museum of Atlanta is to change the world by sparking every child's imagination, sense of discovery and learning through the power of play. With learning zones consisting of bright, creative and hands-on exhibits, the Museum supports inventive play-based exploration and experiential learning focused on the whole child. Core competencies for literacy, math and science are promoted throughout all exhibits and programming in alignment with the state and national Core Performance Standards. Funding has been provided by Georgia Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. For more information, please visit www.GeorgiaHumanities.org. Major support is provided by the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs and major funding is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. Children’s Museum of Atlanta also offers memberships. For more information or to support Children's Museum of Atlanta, visit childrensmuseumatlanta.org or call 404.659.KIDS [5437].

Museum Admission: Online ticketing only is available at this time. Phone booking is available with ample notice and will be booked via online reservation. Members must pre-book and will be able to redeem their $5 voucher online. Babies 11 months and younger and members are admitted for free and must reserve their free ticket online prior to arriving at the Museum. All daily programs are included in price of admission. For more information regarding ticket and membership options, visit childrensmuseumatlanta.org

Museum Hours: The Museum will operate in 2 three-hour sessions with one-hour cleaning between sessions. The hours are 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. Please check the Museum website to confirm hours of operation. 

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