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The golf tournament benefits Georgian students through awards, scholarships, bursaries and the Georgian FoodLocker.
The 34th Georgian College Golf Classic presented by belairdirect raised a record-breaking $240,000 The golf tournament benefits Georgian students through awards, scholarships, bursaries and the Georgian FoodLocker.
The event surpassed all previous fundraising records while reaching another significant milestone: pushing the Georgian Golf Classic’s lifetime fundraising total well past the $2-million mark.
“For some students, one unexpected expense can be enough to put their education at risk,” said Kevin Weaver, president and CEO of Georgian College, at the event. “Awards, scholarships and bursaries help remove those financial barriers so students can focus on what they came to Georgian to do: learn, grow and graduate. At Georgian, we want every student to have the opportunity to flourish and thrive.
” Held at the Club at Bond Head, the biennial charity tournament welcomed nearly 270 golfers on Tuesday. The tournament was run by Georgian graduate Addison Wallwin and Graham Ferguson with the support of a volunteer organizing committee. Donors, alumni and corporate partners donated to the event’s success through event registrations, direct donations, sponsorships, raffle ticket purchases and bidding in the live and electronic auctions.
A generous matching gift from presenting sponsor belairdirect, donations were matched dollar for dollar up to $25,000. Donors rose to the challenge, exceeding the match and unlocking more than $50,000 for Georgian students.
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