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2nd Champion A Champion Golf Classic Press Release


Sze Ling Wan

Project Manager, Champion A Champion

Tel.: 203.489.3924




Champion A Champion Golf Classic Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Subway Series with Hideki Matsui, Bobby Valentine and Joe Torre


Event is a joint endeavor between Global Citizens Initiative (GCI) and Matsui 55 Baseball Foundation (Matsui 55), both non-profit organizations focused on funding programs to empower youth.

Greenwich, CT – On May 11, 2020, at Tamarack Country Club in Greenwich, CT, GCI and Matsui 55 will host our 2nd Champion A Champion Golf Classic.


The celebration of the Subway Series 20th Anniversary is right around the corner. This year, we have the unique pleasure of working with former Mets Manager, Bobby Valentine and former Yankee Star, Hideki Matsui to help raise money for youth empowerment programs to nurture our next generation of global and ethical leaders at GCI and Matsui 55. Former Yankee Manager and Hall of Famer Joe Torre will join this special event for a one-of-a kind fireside chat with Bobby Valentine. We expect to have other MLB personalities at the golf outing and dinner for a truly priceless experience.


Exclusive sponsorship opportunities for this standout event are available. Tickets for golf foursomes and the VIP dinner are also available on a limited basis. For further details, please contact: Sze Ling Wan at swan@globalci.org or 203-489-3924.


To register for the Champion A Champion Golf Classic, go to: https://conta.cc/2u2EovE.


About GCI

GCI is a non-profit social enterprise with the purpose of empowering young global citizens from all sectors of society to be lifelong leaders of positive change. GCI works directly with students, educators and schools to provide the educational tools and continuous community support to equip secondary school students with the mindset, skills and resources necessary to be effective and ethical global leaders. Yumi Kuwana founded GCI in 2012 with the purpose of engaging, educating and empowering the next generation. For more information on Global Citizens Initiative please visit: www.globalci.org.


About Matsui 55 Baseball Foundation

The goal of Matsui 55 is to have as many young people as possible learn the joy of playing baseball and develop a passion for the game, while promoting the importance of critical thinking skills. The charitable organization was founded by former New York Yankee and Yomiuri Giant Hideki Matsui in 2015 as a way to give back to the game of baseball and the fans

that supported him throughout his career. For more information on Matsui 55 Baseball Foundation please visit: www.matsui55.org.



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