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Inaugural Lomas Brown Jr. Golf Classic Raises Over $260K for Michigan Children’s Charities

August 4, 2025

The inaugural Lomas Brown Jr. Golf Classic at the Country Club of Detroit raised $268,700 for The Children's Foundation and the Lomas Brown Jr. Foundation, attracting NFL legends and community supporters.

Who is affected

  • Children and families in Southeast Michigan
  • Youth who will receive post-secondary scholarships
  • Young people participating in camps for educational, physical, and life skills development
  • Michigan children benefiting from health and wellness initiatives
  • Recipients of programs creating more equitable opportunities

What action is being taken

  • The Lomas Brown Jr. Foundation is providing post-secondary scholarships
  • The Lomas Brown Jr. Foundation is hosting camps that enhance educational, physical, and life skills
  • The Children's Foundation is supporting health and wellness initiatives for kids
  • The Children's Foundation is working to enable better treatment and improve health outcomes
  • Both foundations are collaborating to create lasting change through equity, access, and opportunity

Why it matters

  • The funds raised ($268,700) will support critical children's programs across Southeast Michigan
  • The event continues a legacy of community fundraising previously established by the Paul W. Smith Golf Classic
  • The initiatives address important needs in education, health, and youth development
  • The foundations are working to create more equitable opportunities for Michigan's youth
  • The programs are described as mattering "now more than ever" according to Andrew Stein, President and CEO of The Children's Foundation

What's next

  • The second annual Lomas Brown Jr. Golf Classic has been scheduled for July 13, 2026
  • Organizers expect the event to grow in both participation and impact
  • Those interested can learn more about the event or participating foundations at www.lomasbrownjrgolf.com

Read full article from source: Michigan Chronicle

Inaugural Lomas Brown Jr. Golf Classic Raises Over $260K for Michigan Children’s Charities