History of The Los Angeles Police Memorial FoundationEach year the Memorial foundation hosts the Los
Angeles Police-Celebrity Golf Tournament. The Memorial Foundation does not
receive any direct taxpayer money. The residence and corporate community of Los
Angeles generously support the Memorial Foundation throughout the year and
during our annual fundraiser, the Police-Celebrity Golf Tournament.
During the tournament, corporate sponsors are
paired with celebrities and officers for a fun filled day of golf, great food,
awards and camaraderie in a festive open house atmosphere that includes thirty
Department displays and is attended by 5,000-8,000 spectators. Each year, over
thirty celebrities from the sports, television and movie industry participate
in the Los Angeles Police-Celebrity Golf Tournament.
Admission is $5.00. Tournament usually
concludes at approximately 4:00 p.m., followed by a VIP barbecue dinner and
awards.
Celebrities who have participated in
past tournaments include Wayne Gretzky, Samuel L. Jackson, Eddie Van Halen,
Chad Everett, James Woods, Joe Pesci, Kelsey Grammer, Dennis Franz , Jack
Nicholson, Chris O'Donnell, Neal McDonough and Mark Wahlberg.
Golfers/Sponsors: The $3,500 Sponsorship
provides one playing spot in a foursome, which consists of celebrities,
corporate sponsors and LAPD officers. For Diamond and Platinum Sponsorship
information, please call the number listed below.
Attractions: In addition to the Tournament, there are many
Police Department displays, such as helicopters, the bomb squad, the mobile
museum, and LAPD horses. There is also great food and drink throughout the
park.
Attendance: Approximately 5,000 to 8,000. Attendees include golf enthusiasts, celebrity
watchers, and those looking for a family day in the park. A large number of
children attend the event with their parents.
Beneficiary: All proceeds benefit the Los
Angeles Memorial Foundation, which financially assists LAPD family members
experiencing catastrophic circumstances resulting from injury or death. Since
it's inception in 1972, the Foundation has granted more than $11.8 million for
medical, funeral and educational expenses.
More Information: The Memorial Foundation at
the Police Academy in Elysian Park, 1880 N. Academy Drive, Los Angeles 90012 -
Phone: (213) 847-4239 or 847-4240. Fax: (323) 276-3030.
There are many
sponsorship opportunities available each year. Please call the Memorial
Foundation business office for further information.
Photos from past tournaments can be
viewed at the following links:
