West Coast Bank TICKETS Fore CHARITY Program Offers 100% Return to Non-Profits

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., Aug. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 2010 marks the second year that the West Coast Bank TICKETS Fore CHARITY program will be utilized by the Safeway Classic. TICKETS Fore CHARITY allows Oregon and Washington non-profit 501 (c) (3) organizations to sell Safeway Classic tournament tickets and keep 100% of the proceeds. The Safeway Classic has a 39-year tradition of bringing the best of women's golf to Portland and of supporting local charities with over $13 million contributed since 1972.

West Coast Bank Regional President Dave Hansen said, "More than 90 charities are now participating in the West Coast Bank TICKETS Fore Charity program. We're excited to again be helping worthwhile community organizations with this unique fundraising opportunity."

After record attendance last year, this year's Safeway Classic will be returning to Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club, August 16th-22nd. For more information regarding West Coast Bank TICKETS Fore CHARITY or to purchase Safeway Classic tickets, see www.safewayclassic.com/tickets.

West Coast Bancorp (Nasdaq: WCBO) is a Northwest bank holding company with $2.7 billion in assets, operating 65 locations in Oregon and Washington. The company combines the sophisticated products and expertise of larger banks with the local decision making, market knowledge and customer service of a community bank. For more information, visit the Company's web site at www.wcb.com.

SOURCE West Coast Bancorp