Charity - The Murphy USA El Dorado Shootout

2026 Charity Partners

Each year, the Murphy USA El Dorado Shootout proudly selects charity partners to be the beneficiaries of the tournament’s proceeds. Now celebrating its 11th year, the El Dorado Shootout has surpassed $295,000 in total donations to impact community organizations.

This year, the tournament charity beneficiary organizations positively impact the care, treatment and quality of life in our community: #teamcorrie Cancer Foundation, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, and the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute.

In addition to benefiting from increased media exposure and public awareness, each organization will receive a donation during the tournament’s Closing Ceremony on Sunday, September 20.

#teamcorrie Cancer Foundation

The #teamcorrie Cancer Foundation was established in memory of the late Corrie Jo Gross Bechtelheimer and her dream of helping local cancer warriors. The foundation’s mission is to provide one-time financial grants to Union County, Arkansas, residents undergoing cancer treatment to help offset the medical and everyday expenses that often accompany a cancer diagnosis. In addition to providing financial assistance, #teamcorrie creates and donates handmade yarn character wigs to children experiencing hair loss due to cancer treatment.

Even with health insurance, cancer can place an overwhelming financial burden on individuals and families. Along with the physical, emotional, and mental challenges of the disease, many patients are forced to make difficult decisions about paying for medications, treatments, transportation, and everyday living expenses. Through Corrie’s legacy, the foundation has awarded 295 grants totaling more than $360,500 to local cancer patients, helping ease the financial strain during one of life’s most difficult journeys.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community and the continued support of the Murphy USA El Dorado Shootout, #teamcorrie increased its grant award in 2026 from $2,500 to $3,500 per recipient. This increase allows the foundation to make an even greater impact in the lives of Union County cancer warriors and their families.

#teamcorrie will host its 14th Annual Paint the Town Pink 5K Color Walk/Run on Saturday, October 3, in downtown El Dorado to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This family-friendly event celebrates survivors, honors those we have lost, and raises funds to support local cancer patients.

To apply for a #teamcorrie grant or to learn more about the foundation, visit teamcorriecancerfoundation.org.

Together, we are honoring Corrie’s legacy by helping local cancer patients—one family, one grant, one life at a time. Thank you for joining us in #continuingthefight.

UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute

The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is Arkansas’ leading cancer research and treatment center, providing the full continuum of care for cancer patients, including those with rare, complex diseases.

UAMS is committed to transforming cancer care for patients in Arkansas and surrounding states by expanding access to vital cutting-edge technologies and pioneering therapies, including being home to the only stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy program in the state. The world-renowned Myeloma Center is the international leader in the treatment of multiple myeloma and related blood cancers. UAMS offers more clinical trials for more cancer types than anywhere else in the state.

For more than 16 years, the nationally accredited Breast Center has provided breast cancer screenings to more than 28,500 women in underserved and rural areas through the MammoVan. The MammoVan is often the only source of breast cancer screening for women in rural Arkansas. This mobile unit saves lives by helping women detect breast cancer early when it’s most treatable, offering the most advanced 3D mammography.

Colorectal screening through FIT testing and lung cancer education will also be offered. The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Breast Center at UAMS is accredited by the National Association of Breast Centers and is designated as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology.

For more information, visit https://cancer.uams.edu/.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital

Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state solely dedicated to caring for children, giving us a unique opportunity to shape the future of pediatric healthcare in Arkansas. Through innovation in patient care, research, education, and advocacy, we are working to transform healthcare delivery for children across our state and beyond.

Guided by our four core values, safety, teamwork, compassion, and excellence, we strive to ensure these principles are reflected in every decision we make and every action we take. From the relentless pursuit of zero hospital-acquired infections to treating every child and family with dignity, kindness, and respect, these values serve as the foundation of our work at Arkansas Children’s.

For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has continually evolved to meet the unique needs of children and families. Today, we are more than a hospital system. Arkansas Children’s includes two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, a foundation, statewide clinics, and education and outreach programs, all united by an unwavering commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.

This commitment is reflected in our vision: Unprecedented child health. Defined, discovered, delivered. Through groundbreaking research, innovative care models, and a focus on improving health outcomes, we are helping define what is possible for child health, discover new solutions to the most pressing pediatric challenges, and deliver exceptional care to children and families throughout Arkansas and beyond.

By championing children today and investing in their future, we not only address immediate healthcare needs but also advance research, expand educational opportunities, and promote long-term wellness initiatives that improve the lives of children statewide and nationally.