The Charlotte Chapter of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) announced today that 2000 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, Bobby Labonte will partner with Harris Teeter to host the 2011 Harris Teeter Celebrity Golf Classic on June 7 at TPC Piper Glen Golf Course at 11 a.m. eastern.
For more than ten years, Harris Teeter has been the proud sponsor of the golf classic which has raised more than $800,000 for diabetes research. Laura Maciag, Executive Director of the Charlotte Chapter of JDRF says she hopes this year’s partnership with the Bobby Labonte Foundation will help raise more money and awareness for the organization.
“We are grateful to Bobby Labonte for his partnership with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Bobby’s participation in the 2011 Harris Teeter Celebrity Golf Classic will add a new and exciting element to the tournament which will help increase awareness about type 1 diabetes.”
Each foursome will be paired with a celebrity. This year’s list of celebrities that have already committed range from NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers, Bobby Labonte, and Martin Truex, Jr., to NBA player Brevin Knight and Carolina Panther’s quarterback Matt Moore. The day of golf begins with registration at 11 a.m. and a shot gun start of 1 p.m. Each player will receive lunch, beverages and a tournament gift. The day ends with a cocktail reception followed by dinner and a live auction.
“It’s been great to partner with JDRF this season,” said Bobby Labonte. “The foundation golf tournament has always been an annual event for us, but this year there seems to be some added excitement. I know that’s because of the great folks at JDRF and everyone who is putting the support behind it. That’s good because this is another great cause. Hopefully we can just continue on the momentum of this year and build it even bigger in the years to come.”
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