Cody Johnson‘s second annual Charity Golf Tournament held during the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas on Dec. 8 raised $298,000 for multiple charities.

The event, presented by Wrangler and Resistol and organized by Resistol’s Cowboys Who Care Foundation, brought 28 golf teams together for a day of golfing and an auction to generate funds for Resistol’s Cowboys Who Care Foundation, the Different Day Foundation and Wrangler’s Bucking Cancer initiative.

“For me, when you get an opportunity like this to give back, it’s a big deal,” says Johnson. “When you have a driving force, like these brands behind you, it’s hard not to step up and make a difference. From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone involved.”

The Different Day Foundation, founded by Brandi and Cody Johnson, empowers and supports women as they heal from exploitation, providing them with the tools and resources needed to rebuild their lives.

Wrangler’s Bucking Cancer program supports a variety of cancer-related charities tied to rodeo and Western events, and chose to benefit the Golden Circle of Champions for this tournament. The organization assists children with pediatric cancer and their families.

Resistol’s Cowboys Who Care Foundation is dedicated to bringing joy to children battling cancer and other life-threatening illnesses and gifts cowboy hats, symbolizing strength and resilience, to children across the country. Resistol’s Cowboys Who Care Foundation kicked off the event with a $25,000 donation to the Golden Circle of Champions. In a special moment during the tournament at the live auction, Resistol’s Cowboys Who Care Foundation, in partnership with the Cody NesSmith Memorial Team Roping, presented the Wolff family from Louisiana with a check for $80,000 to cover the cost of a new van for their son, Bennet, who is living with a rare medical condition.

“We are honored and blessed to be part of a group that can provide financial support to deserving families and organizations,” says Daren Peterson, President of Resistol’s Cowboys Who Care Foundation.

Hollabaugh, a staff writer at MusicRow magazine, has over 20 years of music business experience and has written for publications including American Profile, CMA Close Up, Nashville Arts And Entertainment, The Boot and Country Weekly. She has a Broadcast Journalism and Speech Communication degree from Texas Christian University, (go Horned Frogs), and welcomes your feedback or story ideas at lhollabaugh@musicrow.com.

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