Posted date: July 4, 2008
12 straight hours of golf benefits Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Toronto
GOLFING “FORE” THE KIDS
12 straight hours of golf benefits Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Toronto
(Toronto, July 4th, 2008) - On Tuesday, July 8th, over 40 golfers will watch the sun rise and set at the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Toronto’s 11th Annual Golf Challenge. For 12 straight hours these golfers will putt and swing to raise funds for the well known mentoring agency.
This annual event is fun for the participants and the Bigs and Littles as Big and Little golfers will have the chance to practice their putting skills at a special Golf Clinic. During the 12 hours of golf, players can relieve their aching muscles with a massage from In My Hands at the clubhouse. Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Toronto will award the day’s special players, donors and sponsors during dinner at Mackenzie Hall.
Right now there are 365 children and youth waiting to be matched with a mentor. The proceeds raised at this event will help fund the matching of kids in our community with a Big Brother or Big Sister. Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Toronto gratefully acknowledges the support and contributions of the events sponsors, donors and guests.
- Photo opportunities onsite.
Event Details: | 6 AM | | Registration begins
Breakfast in the Victoria Room
| | 6:40 AM | | Participants gather at the veranda
Welcome remarks from Mike Roland
Brian Henderson reviews course rules and regulations
| | 6:50 AM | | All participants in carts; Depart to hole assignments
| | 7:00 AM | | Shotgun start
| | 3:00 PM | | Paradigm Capital Bigs and Littles Golf Clinic
| | 7:00 PM | | Golf ends
Cocktails on patio and in Mackenzie Hall
| | 7:45 PM | | Dinner in Mackenzie Hall
| | 8:15 PM | | Awards presentation
| | | Date & Time: | | Tuesday, July 8th 2008
6AM – 8:30PM | | Representatives: | | - Cathy Denyer, President BBBST
- Bigs and Littles
- Jim McKenny, Honourary Chairperson
| | Location: | | Angus Glen Golf Club, 10080 Kennedy Road, Markham, L6C 1N9 |
About Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Toronto: Big Brothers and Big Sisters is widely regarded as Canada’s best known and most successful mentoring organization. Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Toronto (BBBST) is committed to improving the lives of Toronto’s children & youth by delivering the highest quality volunteer based mentoring programs. BBBST believes the healthy development of every child is enhanced by positive, nurturing, mentoring relationships. Established in 1913, BBBST helps children between the ages of six and 18 years of age become caring adults by matching children with a mentor who provides friendship and positive support. Our focus is to be preventative by reaching children at a pivotal point in their lives when the impact of a mentor can change the course of their future. Our vision at BBBST is every child who needs a mentor has a mentor. For more information visit us at www.bbbst.com.
-30- Media Contact:
Lindsay Robertson
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Toronto
Communications Coordinator
(416) 925-8981, ext. 4116
bbbst.com
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