The Travelers Companies Inc. announced that the 2017 Travelers Championship generated more than $1.6 million for charity. The tournament provides 100% of its net proceeds to nonprofits throughout New England and will help support more than 160 organizations this year, including the primary beneficiary, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. Founded in 1988 by Paul Newman, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp provides a camp experience for children facing serious illnesses.

The tournament will also be making a donation to the Jay S. Fishman Fund at the Bruce Edwards Foundation for ALS Research. The fund was established in memory of Jay Fishman, the former chairman and CEO of Travelers.

“Giving back will always be the most important part of the Travelers Championship, and we couldn’t be more proud of what the tournament does for so many important charities and the local economy,” said Alan Schnitzer, CEO of Travelers.

Several other events throughout the week helped contribute to the tournament’s charitable efforts, such as the Liberty Bank Concert Series. A number of celebrities also appeared at the tournament, such as Tory Burch, Christopher Jackson of “Hamilton” fame, and former Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield, among others.

The Travelers Championship has generated more than $14.5 million for more than 600 local charities since Travelers became title sponsor in 2007.

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2017 Travelers Championship brings in more than $1.6 million for charity

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