A major milestone was reached this past weekend at the 10th Anniversary of the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation Charity Golf Classic held at Predator Ridge Resort.
The annual sold-out event saw 136 players from around the region gather at the Resort for a fun-filled day of golf, games, gourmet food and exciting live auction. This year, due to the ongoing tremendous support of the participants, the event netted over $300,000 for the second year in a row, bringing the total raised over the past 10 years to an amazing $2,010,000.
鈥淭he outstanding support that we鈥檝e received over the past decade for the Charity Classic has helped fund significant purchases for our hospital,鈥� stated Kevin Arbuckle, President of the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation. 鈥淚t鈥檚 amazing to see the significant impact that these funds have made for healthcare in our community. This year鈥檚 focus was for priority equipment for surgical services.鈥�
From its inception in 2010 the Charity Classic has raised money to support crucial health care initiatives in the North Okanagan, including the opening of the new Polson Tower. In addition, the fundraiser has enabled enhancements in the McMurtry-Baerg Cancer Clinic, in cardiac and emergency services as well as equipping a new operating room through the Foundation鈥檚 Operation: Surgical Care for Life campaign.
This year鈥檚 event saw players treated to food, games, and activities on the various holes in a fun-filled Vegas scramble golf format. After their day on the course, Hockey Night in Canada and Sportsnet鈥檚 legendary Kelly Hrudey took the mic as M.C. and led participants through an action packed program.
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鈥淧redator Ridge Resort and its members have generously provided their spectacular venue year-after-year to the Foundation. We could not have reached this major milestone without the incredible support of so many Charity Classic sponsors, donors, players, volunteers and committee members,鈥� said Kate McBrearty, VJHF Interim Executive Director. 鈥淚 also can鈥檛 say enough about our title sponsor鈥檚 vision; The Paul Docksteader Foundation鈥檚 long-term commitment to health care and our community will help ensure the ongoing success of this fabulous event.鈥�
The event date for next year has already been confirmed as Aug. 30, 2020. To find out more about the Annual Charity Classic golf tournament, see .
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