About 2023 TCS NYC Marathon
With the approval of Public Law 380 on June 1, 1954; November 11th became a day to honor American Veterans of all wars. Later that same year, on October 8th, Army General and 34th President of the United States of America, Dwight D. Eisenhower, issued the first Veterans Day Proclamation, which stated. “In order to insure proper and widespread observance of this anniversary, all Veterans, all Veterans’ organizations, and the entire citizenry will wish to join hands in the common purpose [to honor American Veterans of all wars].”
Here we are 66 years later in 2020, still honoring our American Heroes but instead of large parades and gatherings, we are celebrating these brave men and women from our own homes and socially distanced gatherings. Virtually join us, starting October 1st and culminating on November 11th, 2020, to help make a difference in our military Veteran’s lives. By joining or giving to this campaign, you will help PGA HOPE impact countless Veteran’s lives through the continued use of the PGA HOPE program.
PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) is the flagship military program of PGA REACH, the charitable foundation of the PGA of America. PGA HOPE introduces golf to Veterans with disabilities to enhance their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being. Because of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Department of Veterans Affairs, PGA HOPE programming is offered at no cost for Military Veterans as a form of therapy and is funded by PGA REACH.
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ABOUT THE TCS NYC MARATHON
The TCS New York City Marathon is one of the world’s most popular marathons. Over the past fifty years, the New York City Marathon has grown to the world’s largest marathon boasting over 47,000 finishers from all over the world in 2022. The 26.2-mile course touches all five boroughs of New York City including Staten Island, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and The Bronx – creating an unmatched experience.
HOW YOU CAN MAKE AN IMPACT
This November, seventeen PGA Golf Professionals will set out to run in the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon to raise awareness and support for PGA REACH. Each runner is on a mission to raise funds to positively impact the lives of boys and girls (PGA Jr. League), Veterans (PGA HOPE), and diverse populations (PGA WORKS) through the game of golf. Together, with your support, you can help impact thousands of individuals and local communities across the country.
PGA REACH 2022 Impact Data:
Youth – PGA Jr. League: 3,100 girls and boys through need-based and Military scholarships in 2022, growing to 4,500 kids in 2023, focusing on Title I Schools, Military Families, and All-Abilities Programs.
Military Veterans – PGA HOPE: 7,500 new Veterans in 2022 and 10,000 new Veterans in 2023, on our way to a goal of 100,000 Veterans served in total by 2026.
Diverse Communities & Inclusion – PGA WORKS: 600 young people from underrepresented and underserved communities in 2022 expanding to 700 young men and women in 2023, through 5 unique programs designed to holistically open the doors to golf. Over 140 student-athletes passed their Playing Ability Test during the PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship (PWCC). Additionally, the PWCC will be broadcasted live on Golf Channel in 2023.