RXO Presents the Carolina Panthers Oorah Hooah Classic 7-on-7 Football Tournament
26 September 2023 - 4:07AM
Business Wire
Service members from across North Carolina participated in the
event at Bank of America Stadium on Friday
RXO (NYSE: RXO), a leading provider of asset-light
transportation solutions, presented the Oorah Hooah Classic 7-on-7
Football Tournament with the Carolina Panthers on Friday at Bank of
America Stadium. The day featured 7-on-7 style football games
between active-duty service members from the Army and Marines. More
than 50 active-duty service members stationed at Fort Liberty and
Camp Lejeune competed on four teams in three games of pool play
plus a single elimination tournament to crown the champion.
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Oorah Hooah 7-on-7 Football Classic
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“We’re thrilled to be able to partner with the Carolina Panthers
for this amazing event and to showcase this great day of flag
football between our service members,” said Dennis McCaffrey,
senior vice president of enterprise sales at RXO. “We are extremely
proud of the military at RXO, and our veteran employees are some of
our most successful leaders. The values and grit that the military
instills matches RXO’s values, and we are dedicated to supporting
the military community by providing meaningful hiring opportunities
for veterans. As a veteran myself, it’s an honor to be able to give
back to those who serve.”
The teams were coached by Panthers legends, including Jason
Baker, Colin Cole, Ricky Proehl and Mark Rodenhauser. The former
NFL players provided coaching throughout the day as well as
conducted a question-and-answer session with game attendees.
“The Carolina Panthers are pleased to partner with RXO and USO
of North Carolina to provide this memorable experience for our
region’s military personnel and the opportunity to express our
gratitude for their service and commitment to our country,” said
Panthers Director of Community Relations Riley Fields.
Local leadership from the USO of North Carolina were onsite to
accept a $10,000 donation from RXO in support of the organization’s
mission to serve active-duty service members and their families.
RXO also hosted several veteran employees and customers at the
event.
RXO is the official supply chain and logistics partner of the
Panthers. For more information, visit www.rxo.com.
About RXO
RXO (NYSE: RXO) is a leading provider of asset-light
transportation solutions. RXO offers tech-enabled truck brokerage
services together with complementary solutions including managed
transportation, freight forwarding and last mile delivery. The
company combines massive capacity and cutting-edge technology to
move freight efficiently through supply chains. RXO’s proprietary
technology connects approximately 10,000 customers with over
100,000 independent carriers across North America. The company is
headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. Visit RXO.com for more information
and connect with RXO on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and
YouTube.
About the Carolina Panthers
Founded by David A. Tepper, Tepper Sports & Entertainment
(TSE) includes the NFL's Carolina The Carolina Panthers became the
29th National Football League franchise on October 26, 1993. The
Panthers began play in the 1995 season, winning an
expansion-team-record seven games. In 28 seasons, Carolina has won
six division titles, including three consecutive NFC South division
titles from 2013-15. The Panthers have played in 17 playoff games,
winning two NFC Championships and appearing in Super Bowl XXXVIII
and Super Bowl 50. David A. Tepper, the founder and president of
global hedge fund Appaloosa Management, L.P. and a well-known
philanthropist, is the owner of the Carolina Panthers. Truly
representing both Carolinas, the Panthers play their home games at
Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., just miles from the
North Carolina-South Carolina border. Serving the two-state region
is a priority for the team. The Panthers work with over 3,800
community partners, non-profit agencies and schools in the
Carolinas each year and are committed to positively impacting the
region by providing philanthropic funding, resources and
opportunities throughout the Carolinas.
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