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Shriners Children's Sporting Events

Shriners Children’s is a beneficiary of a number of national sporting events throughout the year. These signature events generate attention to the mission of Shriners Children’s and Shriners International, and offer opportunities for our local and national Patient Ambassadors to share their stories.

From the world’s oldest college all-star game to world-class PGA TOUR golf, and collegiate baseball and basketball events, these family-friendly activities connect players and fans to our patients and mission.

East-West Shrine Bowl

Since 1925, the East-West Shrine Bowl has benefited Shriners Children’s and its mission while showcasing the next generation of NFL legends. More than 125 of the nation’s finest college football seniors will showcase their skills in front of NFL and other professional league scouts for their opportunity to play at the next level. Past greats to play in the game include Tom Brady, Walter Payton, Lawrence Taylor, John Elway, Gale Sayers and Jimmy Garoppolo.

Shriners Children's College Classic

The Shriners Children’s College Classic is an annual six-team college baseball tournament held in Houston and hosted by the Astros Foundation.

Shriners Children’s Open

Enjoy PGA TOUR golf at its finest, in Las Vegas! Many of the world’s top golfers compete and earn FedExCup points in the Shriners Children’s Open, a professional, charitable tournament, benefiting its namesake. The tournament is the third event of the PGA TOUR’s FedExCup season.

Shriners Children's Charleston Classic

The Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic is an early-season Division 1 college basketball tournament played each November at TD Arena in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. The tournament features a bracket format with 12 games over three days. Each team competes in one game per day regardless of results.

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We provide vital, pioneering treatment from birth to age 18. Here, children have the opportunity to be evaluated and treated by doctors recognized as the best by their peers.