FORT SMITH, Ark. - The Rheem Classic board of directors presented a check during its annual Charity Check Presentation Luncheon announcing that the 2006 charity tournament exceeded its fundraising goals resulting in a contribution approaching a quarter of a million dollars. The organization distributed $200,000 to 23 charities that partnered with the 2006 tournament, providing volunteer support. The 2006 fundraising performance pushed the nine-year Fort Smith tournament total charitable contributions to 1.1 million dollars.
"The motto of the 2006 Rheem Classic was Reach for a Million as we aimed to reach a million dollars in total contributions to charity and more importantly, to change the lives of a million people," said Lisa Baker, tournament director. "I am so proud to report that we met and surpassed this goal."