Look To The Stars News: Vijay Singh

LTTS Exclusive - Teen Inspires Stars To Play Golf For A Cure

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:30:00 +0000

He’s only 16-years old, has hung out with the some of the worlds greatest golfers, heroes, athletes and musicians and is quickly becoming one of the most recognizable spokespeople in the charity world for his role with Caddy for a Cure.

His name is Christian Collins and he is amazing.

Christian was born on August 25th, 1993, with a rare bone marrow disorder called Fanconi Anemia. After a successful bone marrow transplant, he became the National Spokesperson and impetus of the ‘Caddy for a Cure’ program, while becoming a hero to many families suffering with FA.

Tiger Woods To Play For Native American Youth

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:30:00 +0000

Golf legend Tiger Woods will play in a charity golf tournament next month to raise money for Native American youth.

The star will tee off at the Notah Begay III Foundation Challenge in New York on August 24 to support youth sports and wellness programs for Native Americans in New Mexico and other states.

Woods was expected to play at last year’s event – which raised $180,000 – but had to pull out due to a knee injury.

Vijay Singh Donates To Children's Hospital

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:40:15 +0000

The St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in association with the Stanford Financial Group, kicked off the 2008 Eagles for St. Jude campaign last Friday when Mike Weir sunk the first eagle of the 2008 PGA TOUR season. As part of the Eagles for St. Jude campaign, Stanford will donate $1,000 per eagle for the duration of the season.

Vijay Singh, who serves as an Eagles for St Jude Ambassador, has pledged to donate $5,000 for every eagle he makes on the Tour. This is a major increase from the $1,000 per eagle pledge Vijay made for the 2007 season, during which he made 12 eagles. Although Vijay was slated to donate $12,000 in 2007, he actually gave $50,000, a $38,000 donation above his commitment.

“Making eagles on the Tour takes on a whole new meaning with the Eagles for St. Jude program, because I know my accomplishments help St. Jude achieve its mission to find cures for these special children,” said Singh. “It touches my heart to see these brave kids – they have so much courage to fight. It makes me feel proud every time I make an eagle and it gives me added drive and passion to play my best golf.”