Golfing With the Stars

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The Sheep River Health Trust hosted the best fundraising event of the Foothills on July 22nd 2010. The famous Golf 4 Wellness Charity Golf Tournament.
This year was “Golfing with the Stars” and it was hosted by “Richard Simmons”. Health and Wellness supporters in our area rose to the challenge of raising funds to support optimal health care in our community and we are pleased to announce that the event raised over $95,000! These funds will be used to support the provision of quality services, programs and equipment at Oilfields Hospital, Rising Sun Long Term Care and Okotoks Health and Wellness Centre. A portion of these funds will also be used to support the “Rural Roots Continue to Care” fundraising campaign, which will focus on raising funds to renovate the Rising Sun's kitchen, replace the Rising Sun Fun Bus and purchase two medication carts for the Medication Assistance Program offered at the lodges.
Some of this year's highlights included: the Foothills Lions Club winning the 2010 Championship, Drew McIntosh of DeWinton walking away with an instant wine cellar consisting of 89 bottles of wine provided through our Annual Wine Draw, Dr. Brian Siray a.k.a. Elvis Presley singing his rendition of “Love Me Tender” and David Gilbert of Sobeys Okotoks winning the plaid coat for carrying the spirit of the event throughout the entire day.
All in all it was a day of fun and laughter and Golf 4 Wellness Committee Member, Harlene Day nailed it on the head when she said, “This event is a success because of people like you, our golfers, sponsors, merchant donors, volunteers… you are making a difference to health care in your community… THANK YOU”.
Since 1994, the Sheep River Health Trust, formerly known as the Oilfields/Okotoks Health Foundation, has raised over $2.5 million for health-related programs, services and equipment urgently needed in our local area. Last year alone, the Trust raised $300,000 to help deliver optimal health care to our communities.