APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — U.S. Venture surpassed their goal of $4.6 million with its annual U.S. Venture Open fundraiser.
With hundreds of partners, golfers and volunteers, the company raised $4.8 million.
The event brought in over 1,200 attendees and 900 golfers. It’s the nation’s largest one-day charity event.
After golf, the event moved to Van Abel’s of Hollandtown for dinner, a special guest speaker and the auction.
This year’s dinner featured Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur. Packers running backs, Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon joined their coach.
Since its beginning, the event has raised more than $60 million. Grants have impacted 235 organizations in the Green Bay, Fox Valley and Oshkosh regions.
“It has been incredible to host another successful event and see everyone together again,” said Greg Vandenberg, director of giving and community engagement at U.S. Venture. “Being able to see our community members come together for the greater good of Northeast Wisconsin, will never get old.”
