Hitting the fairway for a good cause
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Mayor’s golf tournament benefits more than 100
not-for-profit organizations
Golfers gathered on the green yesterday at the Mayor
Maurizio Bevilacqua Annual Charity Golf Classic to tee-up
in support of a noble mission – to move Vaughan forward without leaving anyone
behind. The annual event was held at Eagle’s Nest Golf
Club and raised thousands of dollars for more than
100 charities, not-for-profits and community organizations.
Throughout
the past six years, the Charity Golf Classic
– together with the Mayor’s Gala – has
raised more than $5
million to help groups that provide essential services to the community.
Proceeds
from the two events have been directed to many important causes including
youth, seniors, special needs and education organizations, women’s centres,
arts and cultural initiatives, and sports groups. Distributed proceeds have
been used for many important purposes, including iPads for children with
autism, expansion of hospice programs, camp programs for children, toys for
children at Christmas, to help victims of abuse and to build a new home for
special needs adults.
QUOTE
“I continue
to be inspired by the spirit of generosity that defines our community. I am
sincerely grateful to everyone who participated in this year’s golf tournament.
Residents and business leaders play an important role in city-building and the
impact of their contributions is tremendous. Our commitment to bring about
positive change continues to touch the lives of people in this city in a very
meaningful way. I also want to extend my thanks to PowerStream president and
CEO Brian Bentz for chairing the tournament – he remains dedicated to our goal
of giving back and contributes to making this event a success each year. By
working together, we are helping thousands of people and giving them the gift
of hope for a better tomorrow.”
-Mayor
Maurizio Bevilacqua
QUICK FACTS
- Support for the tournament was received from the local business community through corporate and media sponsorship, product donations and silent auction items.
- Vaughan resident Stella Acquisto emceed the reception.
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Mayor Bevilacqua visits golfers on the green.
Mayor Bevilacqua and Members of Council at the Charity Golf Classic.