Martha Ride
In 1994 Special Agent Martha Dixon Martinez was shot and killed in the line of duty. The Martha Ride is a 5 day bike trip that starts in Washington D.C. and culminates at Pittsburgh FBI Field Office in the South Side to honor the memory of Martha and to her fallen law enforcement brothers and sisters. The goal of the fund is to endow local parks and playgrounds in an effort to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the community.
The UNcathalon
The UNcathlon is a unified decathlon-like event where teams compete alongside Special Olympics Athletes to accrue points in physical events. Since it’s creation the UNcathlon has raised almost $500,000 to benefit Special Olympics of Pennsylvania provide medical, social and physical support to individuals with intellectual disabilities to over 16,000 participants across the state.
The George Benson Scholarship
The George Benson Scholarship is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, established in 2009 by the membership of South Hills Country Club to honor their fellow member, as befits his love of golf. The Scholarship is open to students who have demonstrated a connection to the game of golf through their athletic achievement, academic interest, or employment. The Scholarship is currently valued at up to $2,000 annually, with a maximum of $8,000 over 4 years. Since its inception, 24 students have received $157,000.00 in total aid. The primary source of fund raising is the George Benson Classic which is hosted by South Hills Country Club. The event is a Pro-Am that continues the tradition of serving as the richest single day tournament purse on the Tri-State PGA schedule.