Chairman's Charity Classic raises $341,500 for Durham College and UOIT students and Abilities Centre
June 15, 2010
OSHAWA, Ont. - Thanks to the efforts of sponsors, donors, volunteers and more than 240 golfers, the14th annual Durham Region Chairman's Charity Classic golf tournament was another huge success, raising $341,500. The event, which took place on June 10 at Deer Creek Golf and Banquet Facility in Ajax, Ontario, welcomed hundreds of community members, golfers and dignitaries as they teed off for a chance to improve the lives of individuals living in Durham Region.
The tournament, hosted by Durham Region Chairman Roger Anderson, has raised close to $4 million since its inception. Continuing the legacy of giving to community organizations, the funds raised by the tournament will be used to fund scholarships at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), support students in financial need at Durham College and assist with the ongoing construction of the Abilities Centre Durham.
Representatives from each of the three organizations receiving proceeds from the tournament were on hand for a cheque presentation and the chance to extend their gratitude for the ongoing and enthusiastic support of sponsors, donors, volunteers and participants.
This year's tournament featured a number of specialty holes including three Fraser Ford hole-in-one holes and three opportunities for golfers to win $100,000, while live and silent auctions prizes included a one-week stay at Gulf Shores in Orange Beach, Alabama with $1,000 in spending money; a vacation to the Dominican Republic; a suite at an Oshawa Generals game and tuition packages for the college and university.
About UOIT
As an innovative university, UOIT delivers a leading-edge learning environment that uniquely combines academic knowledge, research opportunities, hands-on skills and a vibrant student life. UOIT's more than 6,500 undergraduate and graduate students are taught by professors who are experts in their fields from around the world. As Ontario's first laptop-based university, the university offers a diverse array of challenging undergraduate and graduate degree programs through its faculties of Business and Information Technology; Criminology, Justice and Policy Studies; Education; Energy Systems and Nuclear Science; Engineering and Applied Science; Health Sciences; and Science. UOIT's commitment to research excellence has resulted in millions of dollars in grants and awards, including six Canada Research Chairs. To find out more, visit www.uoit.ca or call 905.721.8668.
For more information, contact:
Michelle Roebuc
Communications, Marketing and External Relations, Durham College
905.721.2000 ext. 2197
michelle.roebuck@durhamcollege.ca
About Ontario Tech University
A modern, forwarding-thinking university, Ontario Tech advances the discovery and application of knowledge to accelerate economic growth, regional development and social innovation. We inspire and equip our students and our graduates to make a positive impact in a tech-focused world. For us, it’s not only about developing the next tech breakthrough. Understanding and integrating the social and ethical implications of technology differentiates us as university. Learn more at ontariotechu.ca.
Media contact
Melissa Levy
Communications and Marketing
Ontario Tech University
905.721.8668 ext. 2513
melissa.levy@uoit.ca
