June 2, 2008

OSHAWA, Ont. – Devoted golfers, those new to the game, and community champions will all come together on Thursday, June 5 to make a huge difference in the lives of people across Durham Region, as the annual Durham Region Chairman’s Charity Classic golf tournament returns to the Deer Creek Golf Club and Banquet Facility.

The 12th annual event will extend a phenomenal legacy of giving to community organizations, as proceeds from this year’s classic go to assisting students in need of financial assistance at Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), along with construction of the world-class Abilities Centre Durham.

Hosted by Region of Durham Chairman Roger Anderson, the tournament is one of the most successful annual fundraising initiatives in Durham Region and the Greater Toronto Area. It has raised nearly $3 million over its lifetime, including $452,000 in 2007.

This year’s sold-out event includes three Fraser Ford hole-in-one holes, a $1-million shootout, a putting contest and more. Auction items include a hockey box at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, a home theatre package and a round-trip for four to Halifax, Nova Scotia.

When:
Thursday, June 5, 2008
10 a.m. – Arrival, brunch and networking
11:15 a.m. – Board golf carts
11:30 a.m. – Shotgun start
5 p.m. – Cocktail reception, with dinner to follow

Where:
Deer Creek Golf and Banquet Facility
2700 Audley Road North
Ajax, Ontario

For more information:
Melissa Levy
Communications and Marketing
905.721.2000 ext. 2513
melissa.levy@dc-uoit.ca

 

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