August 1 , 2007 - Media Release

12th Highland Classic Charity Golf Event Slated to Go!!

AMHERST, NS (July 31, 2007) – Golfers will once again be taking to the greens of the Amherst Golf Club on Friday, August 10th in support of the Cumberland Health Care Foundation. Looking to host 38 teams for the event, golf chair Dwight Jones commented “it’s going to be a great, fun filled day on the course – lots of camaraderie, good sponsors, and a caring attitude about helping take care of those who need healthcare in our communities.”

Proceeds of the event will help to support the programs and services of the Foundation such as: making it possible to purchase new and updated hospital equipment, being able to support the hospital volunteer program and bursaries for students completing their studies in an identified healthcare profession to help offset shortages in the healthcare staff in the future, as well as other notable programs.

Shown above are: Joe Gauthier, Managing Director for the Cumberland Health Care Foundation, Steve Grass, Assistant Golf Pro of the Amherst Golf Club, Mark Ripley of Cumberland Honda, and Gary Tower of RBC Financial.

Four (4) hole-in-ones are part of a variety of competitions within the event. “We’re extremely grateful to companies such as Barnes Insurance, Amherst Toyota, Amherst Chrysler, and RBC Financial for supporting this program in conjunction with one of our lead sponsors ING Insurance,” said Managing Director Joe Gauthier who concluded with “working with local businesses in supporting a healthier community is a viable, achievable goal – they understand that investing in healthcare is investing in their employees, families, and loved ones”.

Team registration information is available by contacting the Foundation office at 667-5400 extension 6210 or by visiting the Foundation website at www.chcfoundation.com

The Cumberland Health Care Foundation is a registered Canadian not-for-profit charity dedicated to enhancing the provision of a high standard of health care within Cumberland County by raising funds and supporting new and improved services, programs, equipment and facilities. Its “Growing Care” campaign, which is currently underway, seeks to raise $1.6 million for a fully equipped third operating room and upgrading diagnostic equipment at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre. For additional information, please visit our website at www.chcfoundation.com.