More than 160 golfers, volunteers and community members, came together in support of the 15th annual Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) Champions for Kids Foundation (C4K)’s golf tournament.
After a COVID-19 hiatus, the annual fundraiser returned on July 5 to the Mississippi Golf Club. Through registrations, donated silent and live auction items from local businesses and community members, and a 50/50 draw, early numbers are showing that the event raised approximately $45,000 for the Foundation.
“This event is generally our biggest event of the year and after two years without the tournament, people were excited to get back on the greens and raise money for our students in need,” says Casey Nelson, president of the Champions for Kids Foundation. “We continue to be impressed by the amount of support, passion, and community that is shown for C4K. That unwavering support remained strong throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and as the need for financial assistance from families continues, we are thankful, through the support of our donors, we are able to offer that help.”
Thousands of students within the UCDSB have benefited from C4K since its inception in 2008. Since then, the Foundation raised more than $2 million.
The funds help level the playing field for UCDSB students and their families, with a focus on aiding children to participate in summer camps, sports, dance lessons, and other activities that help them thrive outside the classroom.
The Foundation also helps families with unexpected costs or when they’re in need of extra support, providing items such as eyeglasses, EpiPens, and warm clothing during the winter.
The C4K Foundation thanks its sponsors, as the success of this event is reliant on the support of the community:
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Advent 10 Management Inc.
Allan's Tool Shed
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Almonte Civitan Club
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Andress Your Independent Grocer -Smiths Falls
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B.Lundy Mechanical Ltd.
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Bean Chevrolet Buick GMC Corvette
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Beattie Dukelow Electrical Inc.
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Canarm Ltd.
Cameron Networks
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Capital Strength Training Systems
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Civitan Club Smiths Falls
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CMG Innovation
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Colburne & Kembel Architects
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Countryside Contracting
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David K. Thomas & Nancy Hanna
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Deugo Home Services
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Dixie Electric Services
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Embrun Smiles Family Dentistry
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Enstone Construction Inc.
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ETFO ULC
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Fringe Studio
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G. Tackaberry & Sons Construction Co. Ltd.
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Healey Glass and Door
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Keel Cottrelle LLP
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Larry and Lorraine Allen
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Misty River
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OSSTF District 26
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OUTERBRIDGE - Clockwork Mysteries
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Functional Performance Fitness
Leduc Bus Lines
PhotoVisions
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Pommier Jewellers
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RBC Foundation
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Rotary Club of Smiths Falls
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RTO District 32 Prescott Russell
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Saumure Group of Companies
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Smiths Falls Golf and Country Club
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Stephen Sliwa
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Thirsty Moose
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Thomas Cavanagh Construction
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Wills Transfer Ltd.
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Yazdani Dentistry
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These sponsors are in addition to our many local restaurants and small businesses that donated auction items.
More photos can be found in our event photo gallery.
For media inquiries, please contact:
April Scott-Clarke
Director of Communications
Champions for Kids Foundation
[email protected]