August
17 , 2007 - Media Release
Highland
Classic Trophy now on display at Regional Hospital
AMHERST,
NS (August 17, 2007) – The sunshine, warm breeze,
friendliness and the air of camaraderie amongst players
and volunteers highlighted a day when sports enthusiasts
supported a cause with a direct benefit for local county
residents. The recent 12th Annual Highland Classic Charity
Golf Tournament raised approximately $30,000 on August
10th at the Amherst Golf Club to support the programs
and services of the Cumberland Health Care Foundation.
“You can’t ignore the fact that donations made to any local hospital
foundation or auxiliary brings a positive impact for hospital patients now
and in the future,” stated Dave Wood, CHCF Chair, “it’s one
of those rare things today when you give money that you don’t have to
wonder how much of it will be coming back to your own community in direct service
- patients and their families see the benefits everyday from donated dollars
at local hospitals across this County.”
The Highland Cup was won by a team from Hoffman La Roche
who shot a 17 under par at the event and is now on display
at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre along with
team photos.
Although there were no lucky winners of the four hole-in-one
holes where a vehicle could have been won, the following
teams and individuals took the following categories.
• Closest to the pin on hole #9 (men) – Bruce Hebert
• Closest to the pin on hole #15 (men) – Dr. Dave Saunders
• Longest Drive on hole #8 (ladies) – Dana Carr
• Longest Drive on hole #11 (ladies) – Eva Kreft
• Longest Drive on hole #2 (men) – Simon Roberts
• Longest Drive on hole #11 (men) – Andy Marr
• Team Putting Contest – Team “Radar”
• Highland Classic Draw Winners – Ann Flewelling, Ed Canton, Tony
Wood, Robbie Janes, Dick VanSnick
“We would also like to thank all the volunteers at this event, the sponsors,
and donors for helping us make a difference and in growing care in our community”,
finished Wood, “it’s nice to see people putting aside a day to
make a difference in the life of others”.
The 2008 Highland Classic has been scheduled for Friday,
August 8th at the Amherst Golf Club with the Foundation already
receiving requests for holding team spots for the event.
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. For additional information,
please visit our website at www.chcfoundation.com.
