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16th Annual Warburton Raises $4.3 Million

Palm Desert — March 25, 2026
16th Annual Warburton

The Warburton Celebrity Golf Tournament Raises $4.4+ Million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® – Bringing the Total Raised in 16 Years to More Than $42 Million

The 16th annual Patrick Warburton Celebrity Golf Tournament wrapped up after four days of music, celebrity appearances, and golf in the Coachella Valley, all benefiting St. Jude.

 

The multi-day fundraiser brought together actors, musicians, and supporters from across the country with one goal: raising money to help families facing childhood cancer.

 

The weekend began with events including Songwriters Night and the Rheneypalooza Jam at the JW Marriott Desert Springs. The performances featured tributes and appearances from several well-known artists, including Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon and Mickey Thomas of Starship, helping raise awareness and support for St. Jude.

 

The main event took place on the golf course, where more than 75 celebrities teamed up with players for two days of golf at The Classic Club and Desert Willow.

 

Organizers said the funds raised help ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food, allowing them to focus on their child’s recovery.

 

St. Jude representatives said the hospital’s research and treatments are shared globally to help improve survival rates for children diagnosed with cancer around the world.

 

Actor Patrick Warburton, who founded the tournament, said the event’s success is made possible by the work of chairman Clarke Rheney, the organizing board, and the continued support from the Coachella Valley community.

 

This year’s tournament raised more than $4.3 million for St. Jude, bringing the total amount raised over the past 16 years to more than $42 million.

The Warburton is the highest grossing tournament for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, raising more than $42 million since it began 16 years ago. For more information, visit thewarburton.com.
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Bradford Anderson

Actor

Bradford Anderson

Actor
The message has always been to stand for peace, love, and happiness. For legendary singer songwriter, FELIX CAVALIERE, making people feel good is primary to his illustrious 50-year career that includes the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Songwriter Hall of Fame, Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and Grammy Hall of Fame. Few artists can claim they defined a generation; FELIX CAVALIERE continues to remind us to keep listening for the world’s beauty. The classically trained pianist, born in Pelham, New York, idolized Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, and Sam Cook. FELIX CAVALIERE embraced the Hammond Organ and pioneered a fresh, rock and roll sound. Upon leaving Syracuse University to form the Escorts, and become a backup musician for Joe Dee and the Starliters and later Sandy Scott, who knew that his legendary next stop would be the beginning of an illustrious hall of fame career. Early in 1965, FELIX CAVALIERE formed the ‘Young Rascals’ with Dino Danelli, Eddie Brigati, and Gene Cornish. That October, they caught the attention of promoter/manager Sid Bernstein with their high-energy set at Long Island’s elite club, Barge. Signed to Atlantic Records, and now called The Rascals, the mega hit “Good Lovin’” struck No. 1 in February 1966. They followed suit with a string of hits like “I’ve Been Lonely Too Long,” “Groovin’(No. 1 in 1967), “How Can I Be Sure,” “A Girl Like You,” “A Beautiful Morning,” and “People Got to Be Free” (No. 1 in 1968). The Rascals are considered the best ‘blue-eyed soul’ group to come out of the 1960s, as well as one of the groups with the most record sales. By the early 70s, The Rascals experimented with more jazz-influenced sounds, and moved to Columbia Records. The Rascals disbanded in 1972. FELIX CAVALIERE’s solo career thrived during this decade. He released his self-titled debut album with Todd Rundgren at the producer helm. His follow-up albums were Destiny (1974), Castles in the Air (1979) (Castle in the Air produced another Top 40 hit – “Only a Heart Sees” reached No. 2), Dreams in Motion (1994) and in 2008 he collaborated with Stax guitar legend, Steve Crooper, on the Grammy-nominated Nudge it Up a Notch and again in 2010 with Midnight Flyer. FELIX CAVALIERE calls Nashville home base, where he is constantly collaborating and writing new material. He’s also finishing his memoir and has an active tour schedule with FELIX CAVALIERE’S RASCALS. Visit FELIXCAVALIEREMUSIC.COM.

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