Bridgepoint Education, Inc. (NYSE: BPI) raised more than $40,000 for Rady Children’s Hospital during the Ninth Annual Bridgepoint Education Golf Invitational. The event was held on Monday, October 10, at the Fairbanks Ranch Country Club in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. One hundred forty-four golfers participated in the fundraising event, including representatives from Bridgepoint Education, Ashford University, and community partners. In addition, 25 organizations served as event sponsors, with NetApp signing on as the title sponsor.  

Rady Children’s Hospital is a world-class pediatric care facility and clinical research center in San Diego, providing services to some of the most vulnerable members of the community. Since its opening in 1954, the hospital has treated over two million sick and injured children and is San Diego County’s only hospital dedicated exclusively to pediatric healthcare.

All funds raised will be donated to the Rady Hope and Healing Fund, which pays for a number of the most urgent needs for the hospital, including construction and improvements, contributions to the discovery of cures and treatments for childhood disease and injuries, Autism research and programs, the Peckham Center for cancer and blood disorders, the Heart Institute, and the Chadwick Center for children and families.

Since 2010, Bridgepoint has donated more than $360,000 to Rady Children’s Hospital through various fundraising events, like the Bridgepoint Education Golf Invitational.

“Bridgepoint Education was founded on the premise of making a difference in people’s lives,” said Andrew Clark, chief executive officer at Bridgepoint Education. “We are proud to be able to continue to support Rady Children’s Hospital and their important work in caring for sick and injured children in San Diego.”

For more information on Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego, visit www.rchsd.org.

About Bridgepoint Education

Bridgepoint Education, Inc. (NYSE:BPI) harnesses the latest technology to reimagine the modern student experience. Bridgepoint owns two academic institutions – Ashford University and University of the Rockies. Together, these programs, technologies, and resources represent a unique model for advancing education in the 21st century. Bridgepoint stands for greater access, social learning, and exposure to leading minds. For more information, visit www.bridgepointeducation.com, www.facebook.com/BridgepointEducation, or call Marianne Perez, Media Relations Manager, at 858.668.2586 x11636.