Press Release
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF GUELPH ANNOUNCES GOLF FORE KIDS SAKE RESULTS
GUELPH, June 21, 2007- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph is proud to announce Golf Fore Kids Sake raised over $18,000 to support mentoring programs in the Guelph community. This year’s tournament took place at Guelph Lakes Golf and Country Club where 127 participants enjoyed several highlights, including:
w 18 holes of golf with golf cart
w complimentary driving range
w lunch & steak dinner
w games, prizes and a silent auction
w golf tips from the golf pro, Dennis Snyder
w complimentary team photos
w complimentary massage therapy
w Wellington Brewery tasting samples
w complimentary ice cream
w Fabutan sunscreen samples
All proceeds will go to fund programs and services that assist over 400 children and youth in the Guelph area in need of friendships and positive mentoring.
Special thanks go to Golf Fore Kids Sake’s Platinum Partners: Hoyes, Michalos & Associates, Investors Group, McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Meridian Credit Union, RBC Financial Group, Compusense Inc., and BMO Nesbitt Burns; Gold Partners: Deloitte and Schneiders National; and Media Partners: Guelph Mercury, Magic 106.1 and 1460 CJOY.
Big Brothers Big Sisters is thankful to all Golf Fore Kids Sake participants and corporate partners. For more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters, please call (519) 824-5154 or visit the website at www.bigbrothersbigsisters.guelph.org.
Golf Fore Kids Sake 50/50 Draw Winner
The lucky winner of the 50/50 raffle draw (Lottery Licence # M12188) was Elaine Whitehead who won the prize of $548. Elaine generously donated a portion of her winnings back to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph.
Platinum Partners
BMO Nesbitt Burns
Compusense Inc.
Hoyes, Michalos & Associates Inc.
Investors Group
McNeil Consumer Healthcare
Meridian Credit Union
RBC Financial Group
Gold Partners
Schneider National
Deloitte
Media Partners
Magic 106.1/ 1460 CJOY
Guelph Mercury