Annual Durham Region Roger Anderson Charity Classic reaches $5 million mark; raises $320,000

OSHAWA, Ont. – Thanks to the efforts of sponsors, donors, participants and volunteers, this year’s Roger Anderson Charity Classic golf tournament was another huge success, raising $320,000 and officially surpassing the $5-million mark over its 17-year lifetime. Hosted by Durham Region chairman and chief executive officer Roger Anderson at Deer Creek Golf and Banquet Facility in Ajax, Ont. on June 12, the annual event welcomed more than 225 golfers as they teed off for a chance to improve the lives of individuals living in Durham Region.

Throughout its 17 years, the tournament has created and maintained a legacy of giving to community organizations including providing assistance to students in financial need at Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology and child and youth initiatives at the Ontario Shores Foundation for Mental Health.

Representatives from each of the three recipient organizations were on hand for a cheque presentation and the chance to extend their gratitude for the ongoing and enthusiastic support of everyone involved in the tournament.

Tournament organizers would also like to recognize all of the sponsors for their ongoing and generous support.  Special thanks to major sponsors AECOM, Brookvalley Developments Inc., Covanta, Dorsay Development Corporation, Fieldgate/Paradise Homes/TACC, Lenovo, Metroland Media, Miller Group, Minto, Ontario Power Generation, Ricoh Canada Inc., Runnymede Development, Scotiabank and Tribute Communities. Organizers would also like to recognize the support of tournament sponsors Baker & McKenzie, Fraser Ford and Smart Centres, as well as event sponsors Deloitte, HDR Inc., Mattamy Homes, Metropia, Nordeagle Developments and Sorbara Development Group.

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Michelle Roebuck
Communications and Marketing
Durham College
905.721.2000 ext. 2197
michelle.roebuck@durhamcollege.ca