Citing concerns about the rise in COVID-19 infections in the area, U.S. Venture Open organizers said celebrity guest Charlize Theron won’t be in attendance for the Aug. 11 fundraising event and they’re canceling the dinner program following the charity golf outing.
Organizers say the welcome reception and the golf outing are still on as planned, since those events are outdoors. People at the event will be asked to wear masks whenever they go indoors. There will still be an auction, but it’s being moved entirely online.
A letter from U.S. Venture Open organizers reads in part, “While we understand and share in your disappointment that dinner will not proceed as planned, U.S. Venture has consistently followed CDC guidance in order to protect the health and well-being of our customers, team members and community partners throughout the pandemic.”
The U.S. Venture Open raises money for local nonprofits and programs that fight poverty in Northeast Wisconsin. For more information, visit usventureopen.com.
