Health Foundation’s Charity Golf Classic

The 17th Annual Charity Golf Classic for Health will be held on Thursday, June 9th at Deer Park Golf Course, with an 11 a.m. shotgun start.

“We have two goals for this tournament. The first is to put on a premiere golf event, and the second is to raise funds to help our medical professionals provide the best possible healthcare to our families, friends and neighbours here in east central Saskatchewan” stated Robyn Pflanzer, who is with Cornerstone Credit Union and a member of the 2016 Charity Golf Classic organizing committee.  

“Over the 16 years of the Charity Golf Classic, $1,175,230 has been raised and used to purchase medical equipment. Last year the golfers did an amazing job, and we had net revenue of just over $77,000; that’s an average of almost $600 raised by each golfer,” said Ms. Pflanzer.

This is a fundraising tournament, and each year the golfers raise between $75,000 and $100,000. Prizes are based on how much money you raise.  

• The top fundraiser will win a $3,000 travel voucher

• The second highest fundraiser will win a $1,000 travel voucher

• The third highest Fundraiser will win a $500 travel voucher

The next top 10 fundraisers are awarded a $200 gift card from either Canadian Tire or Yorkton Co-op as a thank you for their work raising money for our local healthcare.

“Sponsorship covers the entire cost of the tournament and the prizes, so 100% of the money golfers’ raise is used to buy medical equipment or items for patient care and comfort. We are very fortunate to have strong support from the business community who provide the sponsorship for this tournament; we have over 50 businesses that provide sponsorship for this golf tournament,” said Renee Ismond who is with Cornerstone Credit Union and on the organizing committee for the tournament.

“The Charity Golf Classic organizing committee is made up primarily of volunteers from the Presenting Sponsors,” said Ross Fisher, “and I would like to recognize and thank our presenting sponsors: Mosaic Potash Esterhazy, SaskTel, Louis Dreyfus Company and the Credit Unions of East Central Saskatchewan.”

Prizes are also available to golfers that reach fundraising thresholds. The thresholds are: $500, $1,000, $2,000 and $3,000. For example, if you raise between $500 and $1,000 you will win a $100 gift certificate for Mano’s restaurant; if you raise over $1,000 you win a $250 gift card from the Yorkton Co-op, Canadian Tire, or CAA Travel. It is the golfer’s choice which Gift card they want; the card amounts increase when you reach higher thresholds.

“There are very good prizes available to golfers who raise funds and really work at helping us to raise money for our local healthcare,” said Brandy Mitschke, who is with Louis Dreyfus Company. “Raising pledges in the community is a difficult thing to do, and we know that, so we like to say thank you to the golfers who make that extra effort.”

“There are always some spaces available for a few new teams of golfers each year. However, the tournament fills up quickly, so golfers who are interested in entering a team should contact The Health Foundation to get their team registered. The tournament is usually full so if you are interested try to contact the Foundation by May 1st.

We are talking to the healthcare facilities that are in the communities in Sunrise health region right now to determine what equipment it is they need, said Keri Zawada, MDR Manager for Sunrise Health Region. “We consult with the facilities to ensure we buy equipment they really want and need.”