Since 1999 northern Nevada charities have benefited to the tune of more than $1.7 milllion dollars thanks to the goodwill and community outreach of the Reno-Tahoe Open Foundation.

Legends at Sparks Marina Reno-Tahoe Open Tournament Director Michael Stearns noted, "Giving back is the number one mission of the PGA TOUR and the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open. As the tournament continues to grow northern Nevada charites are directly impacted. The community has been wonderful in supporting the tournament from the beginning and it's all made possible by the contributions from our sponsors, enthusiastic fans and our dedicated volunteers."

Northern Nevada Charities that have received support from the tournament include:

• SPCA of Northern Nevada
• Boys and Girls Club of the Truckee Meadows
• YMCA of the Sierra
• The Children's Cabinet
• Foster Grandparent Program
• Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
• Care Chest
• Reno Explorers
• Safe Embrace
• Galena High School
• Bristlecone Family Resources
• First Tee of Northern Nevada
• Kids Klub
• Senior Companion Program
• Muscular Dystrophy Association
• Friends of Special Children
• Community Chest
• GRACE Project
• Nevada Diabetes Association for Children and Adults
• Washoe ARC
• CitiCare
• Reno Philharmonic
• Angel Tree
• Lear Theater
• VSArts
• Junior Achievment
• Nevada Shakespeare Company
• Make-A-Wish Foundation
• Washoe County Concert Association
• Health Access Washoe County
• House Calls
• Fred & Judy Alexander Foundation
• Reno Film Festival
• Girl Scouts of the Sierra
• Big Brothers/Big Sisters
• Tahoe Lake/Rideout
• Sierra Nevada Master Chorale
• Step 2
• Truckee Meadows Tomorrow
• Washoe County Education Foundation
• Nevada Museum of Art

"The Legends Reno-Tahoe Open is proud to give back and support the community in every way possible," said John Sande III, Reno Tahoe Open Foundation chairman "And as we set our goals even higher for 2008, we look to the entire community to support the tournament through corporate sponsorships, ticket sales and word of mouth support. It's a win-win for the entire community when we're able to provide more support for area non-profits."