The tournament was held to benefit U.S. and Mexico cancer organizations, with all proceeds from the entry fees going to support two local groups. In Eagle Pass, the recipient is Candles for Life, an organization devoted to providing financial assistance to individuals with active cancer in Maverick County. In Piedras Negras, the donation will go to Grupo de Apoyo Personas con Cancer (GAC) offers financial and emotional support to those going through cancer treatments.
At the end of the International Border Cup, the presentation of the roving trophy will be made to whichever team – U.S. or Mexico – gets the closest pin, and donation checks will be given to Candles for Life and GAC.
The new Candles for Life Survivor shirts will be unveiled as well, in honor of the first day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
This tournament has been made possible because of collaborative effort between IBC Bank executives, Candles for Life and GAC representatives, Cancer fighters and survivors, IBC committee members, Eagle Pass Golf Association and the U.S. and Mexico golfers.
IBC Bank–Eagle Pass is a member of International Bancshares Corporation (NASDAQ: IBOC), a $12 billion multi-bank financial holding company headquartered in Laredo, Texas, with 192 facilities and more than 297 ATMs serving 87 communities in Texas and Oklahoma. In 2016, IBC celebrated its 50th anniversary since opening its doors for business in 1966. IBC Bank’s slogan “We Do More” reflects the bank’s dedication to the growth and success of both the customers and the communities it serves. International Bancshares was ranked 46th on Forbes’ prestigious list of 100 Best Banks in America in 2017. IBC Bank-Eagle Pass has been serving the area since 2002 and has a retail branch network of 11 locations. MEMBER FDIC / INTERNATIONAL BANCSHARES CORPORATION. Visit us on our YouTube channel, IBCBankWeDoMore. More information is available at ibc.com.
