The third annual Jamie Perkins Memorial Golf Tournament teed off on July 25th, carrying on the legacy of 100 Holes of Help! Jamie Perkins was a long-time supporter of the YWCA, participating in 100 Holes of Help since its inception in 2015.
Thanks to the generous support of donors, sponsors and attendees, this year’s event raised $50,000, bringing the 6-year fundraising total for the Bow Valley Higher Ground Project to an exceptional $233,000!
As well as the golf tournament, this year’s event also hosted a successful online auction and 50/50 cash raffle – with the winner, Terry O’Neill, donating his winnings directly to the Bow Valley Higher Ground Project.
The Higher Ground Project is the YWCA’s plan to bring a new, purpose-built facility to Canmore with a range of services that address domestic and sexual violence in the Bow Valley. This includes shelter and transitional housing, counselling, services for children, and violence prevention programs. Higher Ground will leverage the unique expertise of the YWCA, other local agencies, and the broader network of service providers throughout Alberta in order to provide relevant, long-term support for Bow Valley residents experiencing violence and associated vulnerabilities.
To learn more about Higher Ground, click here for an overview. If you would like to get involved with realizing this vital project for the Bow Valley community, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.
A huge thank you to everyone who made this year’s event such a success!
Organizing Committee: Terry O’Neill, Helena Perkins, Rebecca Perkins, Barb O’Neill, John Munro (Stewart Creek), Shamir Patel, Martin Buckley & Rob Wagemakers.
Patrons: The Wagemakers Foundation | Kerry Brown & Hugh Williamson | Tim Walsh | Heather & Angus Watt | Helen & Jason Madsen
Hole Sponsors: AES Advanced Electrical Services Ltd. | Bliss Informatics | Clique Hotels | Nancy & David Foreman | Angela & Howard Gorman | Lane Quinn Benefit Consultants | Gail & Paul Murphy | The Omichinski Family | Barb & Terry O’Neill | Barry Sjolie | Shelly Hubert & Rob Skrlac
Sponsors: Active Protection by Misty Alberta’s Own Marketplace | Alta Gas | Kay & Gary Anderson | Avens Gallery | Back At It Sports & Wellness Clinics | Dr. Robert Bear | Big Melt Gourmet Grilled Cheese | Brewster’s Kananaskis Ranch Golf | Citadel Drilling | Clique Hotels & Resorts | Clos Du Soleil Winery | Siobhan Farrer | Julia & Stewart Hamilton | Alex & Alec Heffernan | Rolande & Peter Hopkins | The Iron Goat | Labatt Breweries of Canada | Lane Quinn Benefit Consultants | Sue Lee & Leslie LeQuelenec | Patagonia Banff | Shamir Patel | Patrinos Family Restaurant | Rebecca Perkins | Sean Perkins | The Practice – Banff Yoga Studio | Purcell Golf | Barry Sjolie | Sara Consulting & Promotions | Snowy Owl Sled Dog Tours | Stewart Creek Golf & Country Club | Stratton’s Jewellery | Wild Life Distillery