Ontario Construction News staff writer
EllisDon events brought together employees, trade partners, sponsors, donors and volunteers to support organizations focused on children, youth, veterans, families and communities.
In Calgary, the annual Subtrade Golf Tournament at Lynx Ridge Golf Club raised $175,000 for the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation, $28,000 more than last year.
The third annual Charity Golf Tournament in Atlantic Canada followed with $60,000 raised for the IWK Foundation at The Links at Brunello.
Toronto’s tournament at King Valley Golf Club generated $409,000 for Breakthrough T1D, which supports individuals and families affected by type 1 diabetes.
In Edmonton, the 19th Annual Subtrade Appreciation Charity Golf Tournament at Northern Bear Golf Club raised $45,000 for Veterans’ House Canada.
Several fundraising events were also held in Vancouver. At Crescent Beach, 25 teams of paddlers, sponsors, donors and volunteers took part in Champions of the Crescent, raising $213,545 for youth mental health programs at Surrey Memorial Hospital.
The funds will support specialized mental health services for children and youth across the Fraser Health region.
Later in the summer, the Vancouver Charity Golf Tournament raised another $158,767 for the Surrey Hospitals Foundation and BC Cancer Foundation.
London’s tournament at The Oaks Golf & Country Club raised $150,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities Southwestern Ontario.
In Ottawa, partners and participants gathered at The Meadows Golf & Country Club, where the event raised $275,000 for the Senators Community Foundation.
The fundraising efforts reflect contributions from employees, partners, sponsors and volunteers and their continued support for communities across Canada.
