Mizuho Americas, the NYC-headquartered arm of one of the largest
financial institutions in the world and new title sponsor on the
LPGA Tour, today announced Girls Inc. as its Charitable Partner for
the Mizuho Americas Open, taking place May 29th - June 4th at the
prestigious Liberty National Golf Club. Girls Inc. equips girls and
young women - particularly those from low-income communities and
girls of color - to reach their full potential and overcome
challenges.
“We created this tournament to showcase excellence, equity, and
opportunity while celebrating women and the next generation of
talent,” said Shuji Matsuura, Chairman & CEO, Mizuho Americas.
“Girls Inc. was the natural choice as our non-profit partner, as we
share their commitment to helping elevate those whose talent and
contributions might have otherwise gone unrealized.”
The three-year, $500,000 partnership with Mizuho Americas will
enable Girls Inc. to make resources more accessible to its network
of 76 affiliates throughout the United States and Canada. As a
result, Girls Inc. anticipates it will equip thousands of girls
with leadership skills over the grant period.
“We are honored to be chosen as the Charitable Partner for this
groundbreaking tournament,” said Stephanie J. Hull, President and
CEO, Girls Inc. “With Mizuho Americas’ support, we will engage
thousands of girls in the Girls Inc. Experience that is proven to
help them succeed and lead fulfilling and productive lives, while
becoming leaders in their communities.”
Through direct service and advocacy, Girls Inc. prepares girls
to be leaders today and in the future by helping them master
foundational academic skills, practice healthy behaviors, and build
positive relationships with peers and adults.
Professionally-trained staff and volunteers provide mentorship,
safe spaces, and programming that address the unique challenges
girls face and are proven to help girls thrive.
“At every level, we have sought to make the Mizuho Americas Open
a purpose-driven tournament,” said Cheryl Gilberg, Chief Marketing
Officer, Mizuho Americas. “From a higher purse, to providing
lodging for all the players, to partnering with a nonprofit whose
mission is to develop leadership skills in young girls, we want our
sponsorship to be wholly representative of our corporate
values.”
The Mizuho Americas Open is one of the largest non-Major
Championship purses on the LPGA Tour and provides junior golfers a
first-of-its-kind opportunity to compete alongside the LPGA’s top
professionals for an unprecedented week of education and
access.
“The Mizuho Americas Open keeps getting better,” said Ricki
Lasky, Chief Tour Business and Operations Officer, LPGA. “We are
looking forward to a unique tournament that not only features the
best in the game alongside the future of the sport, but an event
that advances opportunities for girls and women on and off the golf
course.”
About Mizuho AmericasMizuho Americas is a
leading provider of a broad range of financial services, including
investment and corporate banking, lending, custody, treasury
services, research and capital markets solutions. With
professionals across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America, Mizuho
Americas supports corporate clients, institutional investors and
public sector organizations by connecting local markets to a vast
global network. To learn more about Mizuho Americas' business,
values, and ethical commitments, and the entities it comprises,
visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.
Mizuho Americas is an integral part of the Japan-based Mizuho
Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: MFG). Mizuho Financial Group is one of
the largest financial institutions in the world, offering
comprehensive financial and strategic services through its
subsidiaries. The group has approximately 800 offices and 50,000
employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries throughout the Americas,
EMEA and Asia. As of December 31, 2022, its total assets were
approximately $2 trillion. Learn more about Mizuho Financial Group
at www.mizuhogroup.com.
About Girls Inc.Girls Inc. is a network of
local organizations that works with schools and in communities
across the United States and Canada. Through direct service and
advocacy, Girls Inc. equips girls - particularly girls from
low-income communities and girls of color - with the knowledge and
skills to effect positive changes in their lives and to become
leaders who will change the world. Professionally trained staff and
volunteers provide mentorship, safe spaces, and programming that
address the unique challenges girls face and are proven to help
girls succeed. Together with partners and supporters, Girls Inc. is
building the new generation of leaders.Join us at girlsinc.org
About the LPGAThe Ladies Professional Golf
Association (LPGA) is the world’s premier women’s professional golf
organization. Created in 1950 by 13 pioneering female Founders, the
LPGA, whose members now represent over 60 countries, is the
longest-standing professional women’s sports organization. Through
the LPGA Tour, the Epson Tour, a joint venture with the Ladies
European Tour and the LPGA Professionals, the LPGA provides female
professionals the opportunity to pursue their dreams in the game of
golf at the highest level. In addition to its professional tours
and teaching accreditation programs, the LPGA features a fully
integrated Foundation, which offers best-in-class programming for
female golfers through its junior golf programming and LPGA
Amateurs chapters, tournaments and membership. LPGA aims to use its
unique platform to inspire, transform and advance opportunities for
girls and women, on and off the golf course.
Follow the LPGA online at www.LPGA.com and on its mobile apps.
Join the social conversation on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and
YouTube.
About the LPGA TourThe LPGA Tour is the world’s
leading competitive destination for the best female professional
golfers in the world. The Tour hosts more than 30 annual events
across 12 countries and regions for over 200 Active Players,
awarding total prize funds exceeding $100 million and reaching
television audiences in more than 220 countries. Follow the LPGA
Tour on its U.S. television home, Golf Channel.
For inquiries, please contact:
Jim GormanExecutive Director, Media Relations, Mizuho
Americas+1-212-282-3867jim.gorman@mizuhogroup.com
Laura LondonVice President, Media Relations, Mizuho
Americas+1-212-282-4446laura.london@mizuhogroup.com
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