Since its inception in 2018, The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren has donated more than $9.6 million to support charity.
The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren announced that the PGA Tour Champions event raised a total of $1,295,444 for charitable organizations in southeastern Michigan surpassing the $1 million mark for the sixth time in the tournament’s brief history.
Overall, more than 50 charities were positively impacted including a portion of the funds that were earmarked for 24-plus crucial programs identified by the tournament’s primary beneficiary, United Way of Genesee County (UWGC).
The tournament’s 2025 charitable investment will impact nearly 40,000 individuals in Genesee County through three priority areas: Financial Literacy, Affordable Housing and Employment.
“To all the incredible fans, players, sponsors and volunteers who were part of a tremendous 2025 The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren… thank you,” said James Gaskin, CEO, United Way of Genesee County. “Your participation is helping homeless veterans get back on their feet at My Brother’s Keeper; supporting home repairs with Habitat for Humanity; teaching kids the importance of fiscal management; and more than 20 other crucial programs helping our most vulnerable neighbors. And a very special thank you to our friends at Ally and McLaren for this opportunity to so positively impact our community.”
In addition to UWGC, The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren’s 2025 tournament efforts benefited additional charities and non-profits in the region including Grand Blanc Schools and Charlie’s Forever Farm, as well as youth development programs like First Tee of Eastern Michigan and Flint Junior Golf.
“The tradition of giving this tournament has established in the southeastern Michigan community is inspiring,” said Erin Stone, tournament director, The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren. “On behalf of HNS Sports Group and our tournament staff, I would like to thank Ally, McLaren Health Care and all our sponsors, fans and volunteers for helping make the gift of these funds a reality. The competition on the course and the energy of tournament week this year was incredible, but it’s the sincere and sustaining impact created by the dollars raised for charity that’s most important, and the tournament is committed to growing that charitable spirit for years to come.”
