Golf is one of those activities that has been allowed to continue 鈥� at most courses, at least 鈥� throughout the COVID pandemic.
And thankfully, its continuation through all the virus shutdowns will enable the 91原创 Memorial Hospital Foundation鈥檚 24th annual golf tournament to go ahead later this summer, confirmed communications director Terra Scheer.
The date for this year鈥檚 fundraiser has been set for Thursday, Aug. 13 at Redwoods Golf Course.
鈥淟ast week, we received word from Redwoods Golf Course that tournaments could proceed this year with guidelines put forth by the provincial health officer,鈥� Scheer explained. 鈥淲e鈥檙e thrilled with the news. The event is hugely popular and always sells out.鈥�
PAST COVERAGE: Golfers tee up for 91原创 Memorial Hospital
By replacing the shot-gun start format with set tee times, eliminating the tailgate lunch and mega putt contest, ensuring proper physical distancing, and making adjustments to how they offer fundraising games and coordinate other social interactions, Scheer and the foundation team is looking forward to a 鈥渇un day, filled with exciting activities, great prizes, and a full 18-hole game of golf followed by a delicious steak dinner.鈥�
Best of all, in her books, the support will help the foundation purchased 鈥渦rgently needed鈥� medical equipment for 91原创 Memorial Hospital.
In particular, she said the money raised at this year鈥檚 tournament will help fund a $160,000 cleaning robot. More specifically, it鈥檚 an Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation Unit (UVGI) needed to help 91原创 Memorial Hospital kill pathogens, including the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, Scheer explained.
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Last year the golf tournament raised $108,000 through the sold-out tournament of 144 people. Funds raised at that event helped purchase surgical equipment for our endoscopy clinic where patients receive essential detection of, and treatment for, digestive tract disorders and diseases such as colon and stomach cancer.
This year, with the different set up, the foundation can actually accommodate more golfers on the course from dawn to dusk, allowing for up to 204 participants to take part in 18 holes of golf and a plated and socially distanced dinner (teams eat together) 鈥� potentially meaning they can raise more money for the cause.
Participants can join as a foursome for $800; twosome for $400, or as an individual for $210 with more information about event changes, as well as registration open online at
鈥淭hough some of the event day activities have been altered to improve safety for staff, volunteers and participants all the essential elements that make this charity tournament a fun day in support of great cause remain in place,鈥� Scheer said.
鈥淓veryone has been doing their part these past few months to limit the spread of COVID-19 and we鈥檙e so grateful. We know golfer participants will continue to step up in a responsible way that allows us to have a great time and raise the money we need to provide essential medical equipment to help hospital patients and frontline staff.鈥�
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