UOIT benefits once again from Roger Anderson Charity Classic

The University of Ontario Institute of Technology is grateful to be among the beneficiaries of the 2014 Roger Anderson Charity Classic golf tournament.

Hosted annually by Durham Region Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Roger Anderson, the event’s beneficiaries include the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Durham College and the Ontario Shores Foundation for Mental Health.

“Throughout its 17 years the tournament has created and maintained a legacy of giving to community organizations,” said Susan McGovern, UOIT Vice-President, External Relations and Advancement. “The proceeds of the tournament provide assistance to students in financial need at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology and at Durham College.”

This year’s event welcomed more than 225 golfers at Deer Creek Golf and Banquet Facility in Ajax, Ontario on June 12, as they teed off for a chance to improve the lives of individuals living in Durham Region. The event raised $320,000, officially surpassing the $5-million mark over its 17-year lifetime.

The tournament benefits from many sponsors including: 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.