Retired New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning may be done with football but he’ll never be done with his charitable work. This year once again he’ll be hosting the Guiding Eyes for the Blind‘s annual golf classic.

The Golf Classic, which has been hosted by Manning for the past 15 years and counting, will be taking place virtually for the first time ever this year. Guiding Eyes is the nation’s leading guide dog nonprofit, providing impeccably trained guide dogs to blind and visually impaired people who require their services, at no cost to the recipient.

Last year, Manning was appointed to the board of directors of the organization, which is located in Yorktown Heights.

“I am thrilled to continue my journey with Guiding Eyes for the Blind as a member of the Board of Directors,” Manning said last year. “I have had years of practice working with a dedicated team of individuals towards a common goal. I hope to use that experience to champion Guiding Eyes, which means so much to me and my entire family.”

“We are honored to appoint Eli Manning to the Guiding Eyes’ Board of Directors,” said Thomas Panek, President and CEO of Guiding Eyes for the Blind. “He has been a committed volunteer and partner to Guiding Eyes for many years and has a wealth of knowledge to bring to the table. We are all glad to be on Eli’s team.”

“Eli’s leadership and commitment are legendary, and Guiding Eyes will benefit tremendously from these skills,” said John Donnelly, Board Chair for Guiding Eyes for the Blind. “Eli has spent time with us and learned first hand how our dogs enable people to live independent lives.”

Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Golf Classic will be held virtually. However, that also means participants can join anywhere from across the country.

This year’s event is taking place from June 12–20, with a closing ceremony scheduled for June 21. Tickets can be purchased by clicking this link.