Milwaukee, March 26, 2024…The Marcus Corporation^®  and Variety – the Children’s Charity of Wisconsin are thrilled to announce the 47th annual Ben Marcus Golf Outing, a popular two-day golf fundraiser that will include the “Golf with an Executive” event, which lets people bid on the chance to play a round of golf with members of Marcus’ leadership team. The outing will take place at the Marcus Grand Geneva Resort & Spa on Monday, July 22, preceded by the “Golf with an Executive” event happening Sunday, July 21.

This annual outing brings together links enthusiasts and supporters of Variety – the Children's Charity of Wisconsin for a fun day of golf and fundraising in honor of Ben Marcus, founder of The Marcus Corporation and the Variety Club Children’s Charities in Milwaukee. Proceeds from the event will benefit and enrich the lives of children with physical or developmental special needs and their families. Over the past 47 years, the event has consistently sold out and has raised $2.8 million dollars for the cause in the past two decades, with the 2023 event raising $124,000.  

Steve Marcus, chairman emeritus and special advisor to The Marcus Corporation, has been golfing in this event honoring his father, Ben, since its inception.  “Every year, the Ben Marcus Golf Outing is an event that is filled with community and fun,” he said. “But I’m especially proud that it highlights how dedicated volunteers and professionals can make a huge difference in the quality of the lives of kids and their families.”

Sunday, July 21: Golf with an Executive

From March 1 through July 1, Variety and Marcus supporters and golfers will have an exclusive opportunity to bid on golfing nine holes with a Marcus executive in their foursome on Sunday, July 21. The Marcus Corporation executive team has a range of skills on the green, from avid golfers to hobbyists, and they’re all-star conversationalists with their fingers on the pulse of the business scene in Milwaukee and in cities across the country where Marcus has a presence. Following the outing, all executives and guests will attend a VIP cocktail party.

To attend this one-of-a-kind evening, go to https://VIPBID.givesmart.com., register with Variety – the Children’s Charity of Wisconsin, and bid!

Monday, July 22: 47th Annual Ben Marcus Golf Outing

Monday’s golfers can look forward to 18 holes on the award-winning golf course, The Brute, as well as a cocktail hour, post-golf program and dinner.

This incredible two-day event sells out quickly. Register to secure your foursome at https://variety2024.givesmart.com.

For additional information contact: 
Jenni Tetzlaff, Public Relations Specialist, Marcus Theatres ~ e: jennitetzlaff@marcustheatres.com o: (414) 905-1529  
Holly Nelson, Community Development & Special Events Director, Variety – The Children’s Charity of WI ~ e: hnelson@varietywi.org o: (262) 777-2090, ext. 106

About Marcus Theatres
Marcus Theatres^®, a division of The Marcus Corporation, is the fourth largest theatre circuit in the United States and currently owns or operates 993 screens at 79 locations in 17 states under the Marcus Theatres, Movie Tavern® by Marcus and BistroPlex® brands. For more information, please visit www.marcustheatres.com and follow the company on TikTok, Facebook and X (@Marcus_Theatres).

About The Marcus Corporation
Headquartered in Milwaukee, The Marcus Corporation is a leader in the lodging and entertainment industries, with significant company-owned real estate assets. In addition to its Marcus Theatres division, its lodging division, Marcus^® Hotels & Resorts, owns and/or manages 16 hotels, resorts, and other properties in eight states.  For more information, please visit the company's website at www.marcuscorp.com.

About Variety – the Children’s Charity of Wisconsin
Since 1935, Variety – the Children’s Charity of Wisconsin has been transforming the lives of Wisconsin children in need. The organization’s mission is “Enriching the lives of children with physical or developmental special needs and their families.” Through its Freedom, Discover, Care and Chatter Matters programs, Variety and its supporters serve thousands of children and families in Wisconsin each year by supporting adaptive equipment purchases to improve mobility, coordinating events and activities to build community, partnering with other agencies to enrich children’s lives and by providing an overnight camp for families of children with special needs who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices to improve their communication skills.

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