On Tuesday, Humana Inc., the William J. Clinton Foundation, the PGA
TOUR, and Desert Classic Charities unveiled further details about the
Humana Challenge PGA TOUR golf tournament at a media day event in La
Quinta, California.
Known as the Bob Hope Classic from 1965 until this year, next month’s
Humana Challenge PGA TOUR event, in partnership with the William J.
Clinton Foundation, will feature lifelong well-being as its theme,
challenging players, spectators and the general public to improve their
health by making positive changes in diet, exercise and lifestyle.
During media day, the tournament partners released updated information
on the revamped tournament structure and activities that will take place
throughout tournament week, January 16-22, 2012.
Humana announced a far-reaching program that will launch during
tournament week. With a focus on participatory wellness, the company
will work to foster sustainable changes for lifelong well-being among
tournament attendees, as well as golf fans around the country. This
strategic initiative also includes an historic partnership with
President Bill Clinton and the William J. Clinton Foundation.
"I am pleased that my Foundation, which works to prevent childhood
obesity in the United States and strengthen health systems across the
globe, has partnered with Humana and the PGA TOUR to promote wellness
and carry on the legacy of Bob Hope and his tournament,” said President
Clinton. "The Humana Challenge is a reminder that everyone can and must
play a role in building a healthier future for all.”
"At Humana, our dream is to help people achieve lifelong well-being,”
said Mike McCallister, Humana’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
"Humana is committed to making fun things healthy and healthy things
fun, and the Humana Challenge is a great testament to this commitment.
We look forward to working together with our partners at the Clinton
Foundation and the PGA TOUR to continue the great tradition set by Bob
Hope, and to capitalize on the platform this tournament provides to help
inspire people to live healthier lives.”
Clinton Foundation announces Health Matters: Activating Wellness
in Every Generation Conference
As the first major event during tournament week, President Clinton and
his Foundation will host the Health Matters: Activating Wellness in
Every Generation conference on January 17, 2012, in Indian Wells,
Calif. This conference builds on President Clinton’s post-presidency
work through the Clinton Foundation, which has a mission to improve
global health, strengthen economies, promote healthier childhoods, and
protect the environment.
The Clinton Foundation conference immediately precedes The Humana
Challenge and highlights the tournament’s commitment to health and
well-being.
Conference guests will have the opportunity to hear from President
Clinton along with some of the best and brightest minds in health and
well-being, including Founder Susan Dell of the Michael & Susan Dell
Foundation, health and wellness advocate Notah Begay III, health and
wellness expert Jillian Michaels, celebrity chef Lorena Garcia, and
Chelsea Clinton. Speakers will work with attendees to identify
strategies for personal health and to showcase ways to contribute to the
health and well-being of others.
"With Humana as our title sponsor and the Clinton Foundation as an
essential partner, we have the platform and the opportunity to help
people make positive changes that will enhance their well-being,” said
PGA TOUR Commissioner Tim Finchem. "We’re very excited about the
evolution of this tournament, both on and off the course.”
Tournament Structure Changes
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In addition to the traditional pro-am taking place during the first
three rounds (Jan. 19-21) of the Humana Challenge, 2012 will introduce
two new tournament week pro-ams, including the "Couples Challenge
Pro/Am,” a first-ever pro-am between couples on the PGA TOUR, and the
"Bob Hope Legacy Pro/Am.”
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As in previous tournaments, the Sunday, Jan. 22 final round will be
pros only.
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The Golf Channel will air live and replay coverage of the 2012 Humana
Challenge tournament.
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The 2012 Humana Challenge will use three courses: the La Quinta
Country Club, PGA WEST Nicklaus Private and PGA WEST Palmer Private.
This is one fewer than the traditional four courses played in previous
tournaments.
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We are proud to announce that Academy Award® winner Morgan Freeman and
Academy Award® nominee Don Cheadle have committed to participating in
this year’s Pro-Am. In the coming weeks, the Humana Challenge will be
announcing the names of additional key celebrities and PGA TOUR
players who will participate in the 2012 tournament and
tournament-week activities.
Tournament Activities
In order to create a long-lasting, positive effect on the La Quinta
community, Humana will be hosting a variety of activities in the week
leading up to the tournament including:
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Sponsoring the Humana Well-Being Walk, a five-mile community walk
along Bear Creek trail in La Quinta, followed by the Humana Healthy
Fun Fair featuring live musical acts and a Kids Fun Zone (Saturday,
January 14, 2012).
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Building and donating a KaBOOM! Multi-Generational Playground in
Thermal, Calif. in the Coachella Valley, which will help local
children and adults alike stay active (Saturday, January 14, 2012).
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Sponsoring Humana Day at the Certified Farmers’ Market in La Quinta,
providing patrons with fresh food, music and culinary entertainment
(Sunday, January 15, 2012).
During the Humana Challenge, a focus of activity will be to bring
participatory well-being activities to the forefront and offer attendees
opportunities to get involved:
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Attendees will be able to learn about their fitness through biometric
measurements at the Humana Well-Being Tour, along with an opportunity
to participate in various interactive games.
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Fans in attendance will have an opportunity to participate in the
Humana Walkit® Challenge, a program for people to track their steps at
the tournament using Humana pedometers. Prizes for the most steps
taken will be awarded throughout the week.
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Visitors to the tournament will see an increase in healthy food
options at concession stands.
The Humana Challenge will also pay tribute to the legacy of Bob Hope,
the longtime host who lived to be 100, throughout the week of the Humana
Challenge:
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The tournament winner will receive the "Bob Hope Memorial Trophy.”
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The central area of the tournament will be "Bob Hope Square,” which
will feature the trophy display, a photo tribute to Bob Hope and an
array of well-being activities.
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In honor of Bob Hope’s outstanding commitment to the armed forces, all
military and families are invited to attend the Humana Challenge free
of charge in the Humana Military Outpost Hospitality Tent and will be
provided transportation from local military bases.
"Thanks in large part to Bob Hope becoming involved as tournament host
in 1965, the tournament has generated more than $50 million, which
literally has funded the construction of the Eisenhower Medical Center
and has supported local Coachella Valley charities,” said Tournament
Chairman Larry Thiel. "These changes represent the evolution of this
storied tournament and build on the wonderful tradition of world-class
golf and giving in our community.”
2012 PGA TOUR Activation
Humana will launch a series of well-being initiatives during the Humana
Challenge that will resonate nationally throughout the year, including
other PGA TOUR stops.
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Humana will be launching an expanded Humana WalkIt® program in which
participants earn points for visiting various "check-in zones” and
participating in healthy activities, such as eating designated healthy
food items, taking steps to reduce stress, kicking bad habits such as
smoking and staying hydrated. Participants engaged in the program can
earn rewards and other motivational incentives.
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The Humana Well-Being Tour will launch at Bob Hope Square and will
feature opportunities for people to participate in a variety of
well-being activities, including stationary bikes, biometric screening
stations and WalkIt registration. Following the Humana Challenge, the
tour will travel for eight months and include stops at other PGA TOUR
events, Humana guidance centers, workplace wellness events, Humana
KaBOOM! playground builds and First Tee chapters.
About Humana
Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is a leading health
care company that offers a wide range of insurance products and health
and wellness services that incorporate an integrated approach to
lifelong well-being. By leveraging the strengths of its core businesses,
Humana believes it can better explore opportunities for existing and
emerging adjacencies in health care that can further enhance wellness
opportunities for the millions of people across the nation with whom the
company has relationships.
More information regarding Humana is available to investors via the
Investor Relations page of the company’s web site at www.humana.com,
including copies of:
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Annual reports to stockholders
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Securities and Exchange Commission filings
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Most recent investor conference presentations
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Quarterly earnings news releases
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Replays of most recent earnings release conference calls
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Calendar of events (including upcoming earnings conference call dates
and times, as well as planned interaction with research analysts and
institutional investors)
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Corporate Governance information
About the William J. Clinton Foundation
Building on a lifetime of public service, President Bill Clinton
established the William J. Clinton Foundation with the mission to
improve global health, strengthen economies, promote healthier
childhoods, and protect the environment by fostering partnerships among
governments, businesses, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and
private citizens to turn good intentions into measurable results. Since
2001 President Clinton's vision and leadership have resulted in nearly 4
million people benefiting from lifesaving HIV/AIDS treatment; more than
13,000 U.S. schools building healthier learning environments; more than
26,000 micro-entrepreneurs, small business owners, and smallholder
farmers improving their livelihoods and communities; more than 3 million
meals to schoolchildren in Colombia; and more than 2.2 million tons of
greenhouse gases cut or abated in some of the world's largest cities.
And President Clinton has redefined the way we think about giving and
philanthropy through his Clinton Global Initiative, whose members have
made more than 2,100 commitments that have already improved the lives of
nearly 400 million people in more than 180 countries.
About Desert Classic Charities
Desert Classic Charities is dedicated to serving human needs in the
Coachella Valley with funds generated by operating the tournament, one
of the premier celebrity pro-am golf events in the world. The primary
charitable recipient has been the Eisenhower Medical Center.
About PGA TOUR
The PGA TOUR is the world’s premier membership organization for touring
professional golfers, co-sanctioning more than 100 tournaments on the
PGA TOUR, Champions Tour and Nationwide Tour. The PGA TOUR’s mission is
to entertain and inspire its fans, deliver substantial value to its
partners, create outlets for volunteers to give back, generate
significant charitable and economic impact in communities in which it
plays, and provide financial opportunities for TOUR players.
In 2011, the three Tours collectively have tournaments in 29 states and
in 12 countries and territories outside of the United States. PGA TOUR
tournaments are broadcast to nearly 600 million households in 225
countries and territories in 30 languages. Virtually all tournaments are
organized as non-profit organizations in order to maximize charitable
giving. In 2010, tournaments on the three Tours generated more than $120
million for local charitable organizations, bringing the TOUR’s all-time
total of charitable contributions to more than $1.6 billion. The PGA
TOUR’s web site is PGATOUR.COM,
the No. 1 site in golf, and the organization is headquartered in Ponte
Vedra Beach, FL.
