Over $39,000 Raised at 13TH Annual Charity Golf Classic
Over 120 eager golfers from all over Canada turned out at the Kenora Golf and Country Club on July 30, 2009 to participate in the 13th Annual MNP/Hospital Foundation Charity Golf Classic in support of Lake of the Woods Disctrict Hospital Foundation. Thanks to the tremendous outpouring support through sponsorships, registrations and general donations to the event, over $39,000 was raised for the capital equipment needs of the Lake of the Woods District Hospital.
Thirty two teams hit the links on the beautiful summer day for the shotgun start at 1 pm. One particular highlight was the hole in one, garnered by Larry Karaim of Kenora, which won him a 1625 Lund Rebel KL SS boat from Woodlake Marine worth over $20,000. Although big ticket hole in one prizes are featured each year at the tournament, this was the first time that a golfer had ever hit the mark to win!
Following tournament play, the golfers participated in a shootout on Hole #9. The closest to the pin was Derek Lloyd of Calgary, Alberta, who generously donated his $1,000 prize back to the Hospital Foundation. A live auction, after a mouth watering steak dinner, generated over $4,500 for the Hospital Foundation, with amazing prizes donated by many local businessmen. Gregg Agnew followed Lloyd’s generousity by donating $840 in 50/50 winnings back to the Foundation.
This event would not have been possible without the support of all the volunteers and sponsors who generously donated their time and resources to the Hospital Foundation. The Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation wishes to welcome and thank first time lead sponsor MNP for their contributions as well as extend a major thank you to David Pearce, chair of the organizing committee, for his dedication and commitment to making this event possible.