The Charity Challenge of Champions annual event supports The Crisis Center, The Crisis Center Foundation and provides scholarships for graduating Northwest Arkansas seniors. Over the past 17 years, the Charity Challenge has raised $3,290,696 for our charities! In addition to funding the yearly operational costs of the NWA Crisis Intervention Center, our ultimate goal is to provide a one million-dollar trust to support the continued work of the center for years to come. We are currently at the $700,000.00 mark and we need your continued support to help us surpass our Goal of $200,000 in 2009!

The Charity Challenge, held annually at Pinnacle Country Club the last weekend in September, includes tennis, golf, and exciting social events. Your support and participation September 24 - 28, 2009 in the 18th Annual Charity Challenge of Champions, will guarantee much needed funding for The Crisis Center. The programs that the center provides are invaluable to our community. From veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress disorders, to suicide prevention, to helping kids cope with abusive situations, The Crisis Center is there 24/7 for anyone in the state that needs them.

The New Chairman

We would like to announce the 2009 Charity Challenge Honorary Chairman is Mr. Jack Sinclair, Executive Vice President, Grocery Division, Wal-Mart Stores U.S. We'd like to give a special thanks to Mr. Sinclair for his support of the 18th Annual Charity Challenge Tennis and Golf Tournament!

2009 Calendar of Events

Thursday, September 24

  • Player Check-In Begins- Noon to 5 p.m.
  • Adult Clinic with the Pros- 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
  • VIP/Pro Dinner- 7 p.m.
    **For Presenting, Signature, Platinum and Diamond Sponsors Only

Friday, September 25

  • Adult Tennis Tournament- 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Auction Dinner/ Sponsor Recognition Party
    Hammons Convention Center- 6:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Saturday, September 26-

  • Adult Tennis Tournament- 8 a.m. -- 8 p.m.
  • Party at the Courts includes Buffet Dinner/Live Band
    7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Monday, September 28:

  • Golf Tournament at Pinnacle CC
  • 2 Scramble Tournaments – 8 a.m. & 1 p.m.