York Regional Police Association (YRPA) raised $13,000 at its 33rd annual Memorial Golf Tournament at RedCrest Golf Club to raise funds for Salvation Army Central York Region and the YRPA Benevolent Fund.
“The participation and generosity of our police association members, golfers and sponsors help to make this tournament such a success,” said Rob O’Quinn, president, York Regional Police Association. “Too often our members see first-hand the challenges facing our communities, as well as the need for funding for Salvation Army Central York Region so they can continue to provide hope and support to children, families and individuals that need it most.”
“A portion of the money raised from today’s tournament will also help to support our YRPA Benevolent Fund, which provides assistance to members of YRPA and their families due to death, illness or injury,” said Mike Buchanan, vice-president, York Regional Police Association, and chair of the Memorial Golf Tournament committee.
More than 140 golfers attended the tournament held each year in memory and in honour of York Regional Police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Over the last nine years, the YRPA Memorial Golf Tournament has raised more than $80,000 for the Salvation Army Central York Region.
“The Salvation Army Central York Region is honoured to be a recipient of donations generated from the annual York Regional Police Association Memorial Golf Tournament. This year the funds will be earmarked toward the Pathway of Hope program, which focuses on identifying and addressing root issues for people living in poverty. It is a high-impact, strength-based, case-management approach providing targeted services to people who desire to take action and pursue positive change. At the same time, we are investing in our mental health support programs, which include individual counselling and group therapy provided by registered psychotherapists,” said Fred Reid, captain, the Salvation Army Central York Region.
Sponsors who helped to make the tournament possible include SurNet Insurance Group, Brauti Thorning LLP, Plus VG Architects, Epstein & Associates and Allegra Aurora. The association also received more than 100 tournament donations for the raffle prizes and silent auction from local businesses, community partners and sponsors.
