On September 22, 2025, more than 250 golfers, 300 dinner guests, and 23 volunteers came together at the iconic Doral Golf Resort in Miami, Florida, for Atlas Air’s 24th Annual Charity Golf Tournament — a day defined by purpose and community.
“This tournament is about more than just golf,” said Gary Wade, Senior Vice President, Global Security, who has championed the event since its inception. “It’s about showing up for others — with generosity and with compassion.”
Gary hosted the dinner program and kicked off the event by sharing a welcome video message from Michael Steen reflecting on the “incredible opportunity to come together to make a difference in the world around us.” Klaus Goersch, Chief Operating Officer, joined Gary on stage to share sincere gratitude with the customers, business partners and suppliers in attendance.
Gary Wade speaking to the audience.
Driving Impact, One Community at a Time
In reflection of Atlas’ commitment to uplifting the communities where we live and work, this year’s tournament again supported beneficiaries who Atlas has a long-standing relationship with: K9s for Warriors, helping veterans heal through service dog partnerships, and Liberty City Optimist Club, empowering youth near our Miami Training Center.
And, with the increase in funds raised by last year’s tournament, we welcomed two new beneficiaries: ION Center for Violence Prevention, serving families in Cincinnati; and The National Domestic Violence Hotline, providing life-saving support nationwide. “These donations come from the heartfelt gifts of our participants,” Gary noted. “We take our responsibility to be good stewards of their generosity very seriously.”
Together, these organizations reflect the breadth of our Atlas footprint and our commitment to caring for the world we carry.
Titan the dog with his Warrior Thomas.
A Day of Global Connection
With 39 sponsors — including three Legendary Sponsors contributing $25,000 each (GA Telesis, WFS, and AAR) — the tournament was a resounding success. Attendees included partners traveling from Korea and London, highlighting the global reach of our Atlas family.
Celebrating Service and Dedication
Gary closed the evening by honoring longtime volunteer Kim Cerny, Senior Manager, Crew Compensation and Administration, for more than two decades of service. He also extended heartfelt thanks to every volunteer whose dedication made the day seamless and memorable.
Year after year, the tournament showcases the strength of our Atlas community — a reminder that when we come together, our collective impact reaches far beyond the course.
