CSX
CSX on June 24 honored the staff of Keesler Medical Center in Biloxi, Miss., as part of its Pride in Service initiative. The special luncheon celebrated Keesler’s critical role in providing healthcare to active-duty members, veterans, and their families, as well as contributions to medical readiness and disaster response in the Gulf Coast region, according to the Class I.
“CSX is here today to say, ‘thank you’ and take a moment to recognize the sacrifice and importance of this installation to the Gulf Coast of Mississippi,” said Jane Covington, CSX Senior Director of State Relations, during the luncheon.
Keesler Medical Center plays a vital role in the military healthcare system, training and equipping 1,500 staff members across five medical and dental residency programs, as well as seven enlisted training programs. The center provides cost-effective healthcare to 58,000 federal beneficiaries while coordinating operations for a multi-state National Disaster Medical System Federal Coordination Center. Additionally, it serves as a Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense Center of Medical Excellence.
“Our future together with CSX, Keesler Medical Center, and everything related to the future operations of Keesler Air Force Base is critical,” said Biloxi Mayor Andrew Gilich. “On behalf of myself, the city, the county and the state, thank you for everything you do.”
CSX Pride in Service, the Class I’s signature community investment program, is dedicated to honoring and serving America’s veterans, active-duty military, and first responders. The recent event in Biloxi brought together city officials, community leaders, and rail industry representatives “to recognize the invaluable contributions of Keesler Medical Center and its staff,” CSX noted.
“CSX is deeply committed to honoring and supporting our nation’s veterans, military, and first responders,” said LaSandra Boykin, CSX Director of Community Investments. “We are proud to stand with these heroes and say thank you to everyone who has served and sacrificed for our country.”
CPKC
CPKC, Golf Canada and the LPGA Tour on June 30 announced the early commitments scheduled to compete in the 51st playing of the CPKC Women’s Open, August 20-24 at Mississaugua Golf and Country Club in Mississauga, Ont.
The list of early commitments features six of the current top 10 and 15 of the top 25 in the Rolex World Golf Rankings. The field also includes six of the top 10, 15 of the top 25 and 66 of the top 100 players on the 2025 Race to the CME Globe Standings. The final field will be announced on Friday, August 15.
Thirteen-time LPGA Tour winner and the winningest golfer in Canadian history, Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont., will lead a field of 156 golfers that includes current world no. 1 Nelly Korda, three-time CPKC Women’s Open champion and 2024 Olympic Gold medalist Lydia Ko (world no. 3), and current leader in the Race to the CME Globe, Jeeno Thitikul (world no. 2). Other notables include Ruoning Yin (world no. 4), Haeran Ryu (world no. 5) and Hannah Green (world no. 8), along with rising stars Lilia Vu (world no. 11) and Rose Zhang (world no. 44). Minjee Lee (world no. 24) has also committed to compete in Mississauga. Lee recently won the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, earning her 11th career win and third major championship.
The CPKC Women’s Open through CPKC Has Heart “will once again leave a meaningful impact in the host community of Canada’s National Women’s Open Championship,” the Class I noted. For 2025, CPKC has selected MacKids, the arm of Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation dedicated to fundraising for MacMaster Children’s Hospital, as the primary charity partner with a goal to raise more than C$2.8 million in support of pediatric cardiac care initiatives from newborn to adolescent. In addition, Trillium Health Partners will be the community charity partner with CPKC generously matching donations up to C$250,000 in support of Trillium Health Partners cardiac program equipment needs, with up to C$500,000 expected to be raised.
Last year, CPKC helped raise C$4.3 million for heart health with donations of C$3.8 million to the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation and C$507,000 to the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation. Since 2014, this tournament, which is the marquee event of the CPKC Has Heart community investment program, has helped raise more than C$23 million in support of children’s heart health in North America.
“The growth and impact of this incredible event, which continues to attract the world’s top golfers, is undeniable,” said CPKC President and CEO Keith Creel. “Our ultimate goal with the CPKC Women’s Open has been, and always will be, to help the youngest hearts across Canada. We are excited for the community to come together to raise millions of dollars for MacKids.”
The 2025 CPKC Women’s Open will take place on the Treaty 22 territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN), on lands that were once home to the Credit River Mission Village. During tournament week, MCFN will share their culture, history, and enduring connection to the land through ceremony, storytelling, and educational elements on-site. This engagement is part of a broader effort to ensure the tournament honors the history of the territory and creates space for learning, reflection, and meaningful community connection.
More information is available here.
