WALLACE, N.C. (WECT) – Hope For The Warriors announced that it will host its annual celebrity golf tournament at River Landing in Wallace on Monday, Aug. 26.

The tournament, in which 200 golfers will compete, is set to start at 9:30 a.m. It and other planned events will raise money for the nonprofit.

“Founded aboard Camp Lejeune, Hope For The Warriors is a national nonprofit dedicated to restoring a foundation of stability, strength and community for post-9/11 veterans, service members and military families,” the announcement states. “This year the multi-day event features five events at River Landing and its clubhouse including the Par 3 Challenge, warrior night and warrior night after party on Sunday, August 25.

“The marquee event, The Celebrity Invitational golf tournament and karaoke and volunteer appreciation events are on Monday, August 26. The Celebrity Invitational is hosted by World Series champions Johnny Bench and Doug Flynn with the longstanding support of the River Landing community and its residents.”

Since 2010, the tournament has raised over $1.9 million for Hope For The Warriors.

“Celebrities confirmed for part, or all of the Celebrity Invitational include hosts and World Series champions and MLB players Bench and Flynn, former NFL players Ken Huff, Darin Jordan, Jim McMahon, Chris Mohr, Lee Rouson, Jim Thorton, former NBA players Jack Marin, pro golfer Wyatt Larkin, Bravo castmates Craig Conover and Austen Kroll, singer/songwriters Dillion Dixon, Teresa Wade, HGTV host Kelly Edge, and actors AJ Buckley, Kawa Mawlayee, Jaylen Moore, Alberto Rosende Jr., Shaun Sipos, influencers James Pendergrass, Ben Soffer and more,” the release adds.

More information can be found on the Hope For The Warriors website.

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