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25th Regional Chair’s Classic honours legacy of Roger Anderson

Three community institutions continue to benefit from golf fundraiser

June 12, 2023

From left: John Henry, Durham Regional Chair; James Barnett, Vice-President, Advancement, Ontario Tech University; Don Lovisa, President, Durham College; Colin O’Regan, Board Member, Ontario Shores Foundation; and Warren Anderson (Roger Anderson’s son). (June 8, 2023).

Nearly 200 golfers and a long list of generous sponsors joined Durham Regional Chair John Henry on June 8 for the 25th Regional Chair's Classic tournament in support of students in financial need at Ontario Tech University and Durham College, as well as patient-focused programs at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences.

Held at Deer Creek Golf and Country Club in Ajax, the 2023 event in memory of Roger Anderson (1953-2018) raised $260,000, bringing the total amount of funds raised since the tournament's inception to more than $7.6 million. Representatives from Ontario Tech, Durham College and Ontario Shores joined Chair Henry and Roger Anderson’s son Warren for the cheque presentation to share their gratitude on behalf of their respective institutions.

Mr. Anderson’s legacy of community leadership roles included being the longest-serving Durham Regional Chair (from 1997 until his passing in 2018).

The next Regional Chair’s Classic is set for Thursday, June 13, 2024.

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“In Durham Region, we believe that education and mental health programs should be accessible to all. Roger Anderson believed that too. By coming together on the golf course for this great event, we have raised money for our students in need and for Ontario Shores Centre’s invaluable youth programs, while honouring Roger’s memory.”
-John Henry, Durham Regional Chair

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