What an amazing night at Busch Stadium! From start to finish, this year’s Ozzie & Friends: Dinner on the Diamond was an absolute hit. The energy in the room was electric, and it showcased just how much the St. Louis community loves Ozzie and supports our military.
Every dollar raised was in support of the PGA REACH Gateway Foundation and its work on behalf of veterans. The foundation’s flagship military program, PGA HOPE, introduces veterans and active-duty service members to the game of golf to strengthen their physical, mental, and emotional well-being — always at no cost to those who served. That mission gave the evening its heartbeat.
It was a jam-packed night, with a few moments standing out above the rest.
We proudly honored our Veteran of the Year, Steve Jones, and took a moment to thank every service member in the room for their service. Ozzie’s special guests, Willie McGee and Vince Coleman, traded old playing-day stories that had the entire room laughing. And thanks to the incredible generosity of everyone in attendance, the night raised a remarkable $220,000 for the foundation. To everyone who joined us and gave so generously, you didn’t just attend an event, you made a difference.