FedEx Kinko's Classic

Released January, 2004: 

       Austin, Texas. - The Kinko's Classic of Austin, an annual stop on the PGA TOUR's Champions Tour schedule, contributed $100,000 to more than twenty local charities from proceeds of this past spring's event. Now entering its second year, the event is expected to once again make a difference for area charitable organizations.
 "The Kinko's Classic of Austin represents tremendous opportunity for Kinko's to give back to the community," explained Paul Rostron, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer for Kinko's. "With the momentum of the event's inaugural year behind us, we're excited at the prospects of growing our support for many worthy organizations this year."
 Rick Gardner, Chairman, Greater Austin Youth Foundation, adds, "Of all the people who work so hard to make the tournament a success, we particularly want to salute our 750 plus volunteers, without whose dedication, we would not be able to help so many local charities."
  Local recipients of donations from the 2003 Kinko's Classic include major beneficiaries The First Tee of Greater Austin and Children's Medical Center of Central Texas.
 "The First Tee of Greater Austin is honored to be associated with the Kinko's Classic. Not only does the event create life long memories for the youth, volunteers and mentors of The First Tee of Greater Austin, but it also plays an integral part in helping to fund the development of the Harvey Penick Golf Campus. Named after Austin's legendary golf instructor, the Harvey Penick Golf Campus, opening fall 2004, will be a unique youth and family friendly facility." Jennifer MacCurrach, Executive Director, The First Tee of Greater Austin.

 "We are so grateful to be a recipient of the proceeds from this prestigious event!  This will be an especially exciting year as the contribution we receive from the Kinko's Classic will go towards the construction of the new children's medical center planned to open in the spring of 2007 at the former Mueller Airport site. This new state-of-the-art facility will replace Children's Hospital of Austin and will serve all of the sick and injured children of Central Texas for many generations to come. More than just "bricks and mortar" this new medical center is the most significant initiative for children in the history of our community."   Missy Wood, Executive Director, Children's Medical Center Foundation of Central Texas.
 The second annual Kinko's Classic of Austin takes place May 3-9, 2004, at The Hills Country Club.  For information on the 2004 Kinko's Classic, visit www.kinkosclassic.com  and for tickets, e-mail the tournament at tickets@kinkosclassic.com or call 512-732-2666.

  Kinko's is the world's leading provider of document solutions and business services. Its global network of more than 20,000 team members and 1,200 digitally connected locations offers access to technology for color printing, finishing and presentation services, Internet access, videoconferencing, outsourcing, facilities management, Web-based printing, and document management solutions. Dallas-based Kinko's is a privately held corporation with locations in 10 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.kinkos.com.
  The First Tee is an initiative of the World Golf Foundation. The First Tee of Greater Austin is a local chapter and a non-profit organization that strives to enhance the ability of our youth to be successful in life through a unique golf program. To get involved or for more information about TFTGA visit their website at www.firstteeaustin.org or contact them at 512-439-6997.

  Children's Hospital of Austin serves as the regional pediatric referral center for the 46-county Central Texas region and is a member of the SETON Healthcare Network, a not-for-profit community provider. The new Children's Medical Center of Central Texas will replace the existing hospital in 2007 and will continue its mission to serve all children regardless of their family's ability to pay.  www.childrenshospital.com.