BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF GUELPH ANNOUNCES

GOLF FORE KIDS SAKE RESULTS

GUELPH, June 17, 2010- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph is proud to announce Golf Fore Kids Sake raised over $35,000 to support mentoring programs in the Guelph community. This year’s tournament took place at Guelph Lakes Golf and Country Club on June 15 where 135 participants enjoyed 18 holes of golf, lunch, steak dinner, games, prizes and live/silent auctions

Rory Pike, Vice-President, Board of Directors and Chair of the Golf Committee commented “We have built a solid following for our event – witnessed by our first sell-out. The positive feedback being received on the event is just wonderful. More importantly though is that our sponsors, golfers and volunteers have helped us raise $35,000 in much needed revenue for our agency.  This is a terrific result and we are very appreciative.”   

Special thanks go to Golf Fore Kids Sake’s Presenting Partner Newton Eastwood Investment Management/BMO Nesbitt Burns; Platinum Partners: Hoyes, Michalos & Associates, McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Compusense Inc., Deloitte, Engage Agro, and Boston Pizza; Gold Partners: Homewood Corporation, Paul Davis Systems Restoration Specialists, Schneider National, and Cargill; and Media Partners: Guelph Mercury, Magic 106.1 and 1460 CJOY.

All proceeds will go to fund programs and services that assist over 680 children and youth in the Guelph area in need of friendships and positive mentoring.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph is thankful to all Golf Fore Kids Sake participants and corporate partners.

For information contact:

June O’Grady, Development Coordinator

519-824-5154, Ext. 224