Sold out Dairy Queen Golf For Kids Sake

Shawna O'Neill, TC Media 
Sold out Dairy Queen Golf For Kids Sake
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CORNWALL, Ontario – The 24th annual Golf For Kids Sake was in full swing today at the Cornwall Golf and Country Club. The tournament, which is raising funds for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Cornwall and District, is sold out this year, with 144 players and 36 teams. 

“It is on the best day of the year in my opinion,” said Jillian Hendry, Fundraising Coordinator with Big Brothers and Big Sisters. “It’s nice and sunny and there’s a little bit of wind.”

Hendry said this year’s fundraising goal is over $20,000, although that amount has been surpassed every year. Tickets were sold for $130 per person, or $560 a team.

“All the funds raised today go directly towards our in-school mentoring programs and group programs,” said Hendry.

Every hole is sponsored this year, providing something new at every stop. Golfers get to enjoy snacks, like Dairy Queen desserts, beverages and games while they compete.

“There’s a lot of community involvement. Our silent auction is huge this year, which is great,” said Hendry.

This year, the event will host a silent auction, live auction, raffle and 50/50 draw. Participants have the chance to win and bid on numerous prizes, like Via Rail tickets, West Jet tickets, a dinner date with Guy Lafleur, and a ‘basket of cheer’, a large basket with an assortment of alcohol.

The Cornwall Golf and Country Club is providing a meal for participants, and Dairy Queen, the title sponsor of the event for the past five years, is providing various treats and refreshments. 

The Cornwall Seaway News has been the media sponsor of the tournament for over 10 years, helping to profile the event and encourage involvement. 

“This is one of our major events and we are happy to be a part of this,” said Rick Shaver, Publisher of Cornwall Seaway News. “And congrats to all the winners, especially Ray Eady and his foursome for winning the ‘Selfie Contest’ sponsored by us.”

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