News Release
July 8, 2008
For Immediate Release
Golfers raise $60,000 for summer youth programs
Funds benefit over 250 Mississauga youths who have an intellectual disability
Two hundred and forty four golfers, played a six-hour round of golf in Monday’s blazing heat, raising $60,000 for Community Living Mississauga, a non-profit, charitable organization which provides support to over 1,600 individuals who have an intellectual disability and their families. The high temperatures failed to deter the golfers, who took part in the 11th annual Classic Golf Tournament, co-hosted by the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and Metafore IT Solutions at Rattlesnake Point Golf Club in Milton on Monday, July 7. The funds raised will support some of the unfunded summer programs for children and teens operated by Community Living Mississauga.
“Over its 11-year run, The Classic has raised close to $900,000 for various selected charities, each of which has a direct link to helping young people,” explained Michael Bator, former director of education at Dufferin-Peel and chair of the tournament organizing committee. The tournament’s participants include business partners/suppliers of either Dufferin-Peel or Metafore, and staff members of both organizations. “This is a unique partnership among educators and education service providers to positively impact lives outside the classroom,” said Bator. “We know from hearing testimonies from kids that our day of friendly competition on the golf course may create life-changing experiences and we are grateful for the opportunity to have such a positive impact.”
“We have always had two primary criteria for determining the charitable beneficiary for The Classic,” said Bryant Jackson, President and CEO at Metafore.“ “The organization must operate locally, and it must help children in some way.” Past beneficiaries have included: Four Winds Boys Camp, ShareLife, Sunshine Foundation, the Arthritis Society, S’port for Kids Foundation, the Kidney Foundation and the Canadian Diabetes Association.
“The community spirit displayed by our corporate partners, customers and all the golfers made for a tremendous day,” added Bryant Jackson. “We are very pleased to be able to make a direct and tangible impact on deserving individuals and families in our communities.”
“The funds raised are a huge boost for us”, said Community Living Mississauga Board President Mike Pawelchuk. “These funds will effectively enable over 250 children and teens to return to school in September and be able share their exciting camp experiences as many other children and teens do.”
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is one of largest and most diverse school districts in Ontario, with approximately 89,000 students in 141 Catholic schools throughout Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and Orangeville. With over 10,000 employees, the board is also one of the largest employers in the region.
Metafore IT Solutions, a division of Hartco Income Fund, is one of Canada’s leading information technology solution providers. Metafore is dedicated to designing, implementing and supporting dynamic solutions that answer clients’ needs for improved access to information, easier ways to conduct their business and generating maximum return on their IT investments. For more information, please visit Metafore online at www.metafore.ca.
Community Living Mississauga is a non-profit, charitable organization which provides support to over 1,600 individuals who have an intellectual disability and their families. Community Living Mississauga was founded in 1955 and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors consisting of individuals who receive support, family members and concerned members of the community.
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Contact: Bruce Campbell, General Manager, Communications & Community Relations,
(905) 890-0708, ext. 24466 or (905) 609-1480
Steve Munden, Director Marketing & Communications, Metafore IT Solutions,
(905) 362-7303
Debbie Moffatt, Director of Quality and Community Development, Community Living Mississauga
(905) 542-2694, ext. 2306