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This history is something we are all affected by because we are all treaty people in Canada. We all have a shared history to reflect on, and each of us is affected by this history in different ways. Our past defines our present, but if we move forward as friends and allies, then it does not have to define our future.

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Regional Chair’s Classic in memory of Roger Anderson celebrates another successful year

Annual event raises $280,000 to support local youth

June 14, 2019

From left: Dr. Steven Murphy, President, Ontario Tech University; Karim Mamdani, President and CEO, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences; John Henry, Durham Regional Chair; Warren Anderson and Ryan Anderson (sons of the late Roger Anderson, former Durham Regional Chair); Don Lovisa, President, Durham College.

The tradition continued on June 13 as 212 golfers came together for the 22nd-annual Regional Chair’s Classic. Held at the Deer Creek Golf and Country Club in Ajax, the tournament is one of Durham Region’s most popular and well-established fundraising events.

This year $280,000 was raised to support students in financial need at Ontario Tech University and Durham College (DC), as well as child and youth programs at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences. This brings the total amount of funds raised since the tournament’s inception to more than $6.8 million.

“Once again the local community has stepped up to support children and youth in Durham Region,” says Regional Chair John Henry. “I want to thank everyone involved in making this year’s tournament a success. It couldn’t be done without the support and generosity of our sponsors and the hard work and dedication of the tournament organizers.”

Dr. Steven Murphy, President, Ontario Tech University; Don Lovisa, President, DC; and Karim Mamdani, President and CEO, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences were on hand for the cheque presentation to offer gratitude on behalf of their respective institutions.

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