With one in seven men developing prostate cancer in their lifetime, it’s more important than ever that we all support the Calgary Prostate Cancer Centre. The world-class facility relies solely on donor dollars and corporate events to keep its doors open. The centre receives no government funding. Thousands of men-and their families- have benefited from the centre’s extensive programs since it opened its doors in 2010. It’s tragic to think what would happen to these men were the centre not in existence.
So thank goodness then for events the likes of the Priddis Greens Charity Classic. The 2016 Gala Evening and two-day tournament following were held Aug 9-11 at Priddis Greens. Challenging economic times thankfully didn’t dampen support for the 2016 which raised an impressive $325,000. Live and silent auction items, raffle items, free onsite PSA testing in the Man Van, east coast music and food stations and great camaraderie on the links ensured all who participated had a wonderful time.
A big two-thumbs up to classic co-chairs Bas Wheeler and Ross Babcock. And good on you sentiments go out to gala co-chairs Elaine Schmitt and Diana Bon Bernard as well as auction chair Shelley Swirksi. Your gifts of time-and treasure-ensure the Prostate Cancer Centre will continue to provide invaluable services to men and their families for years to come.
Among those enjoying themselves at the 2016 were: past Prostate Cancer Centre (PCC) board members George Doherty and Gareth Morgan; volunteer Lorraine Lenyk; PCC board chair and Bennett Jones partner Jon Truswell; PCC executive director Pam Heard with colleagues Kathleen Langner, Shannon de Vall and Linda MacNaughton; renowned urologists Dr. Eric Hyndman and Dr. Bryan Donnelly; Agrium’s Linda Stevens and Rose Lecky; Royop chairman and CEO Harvey Thal with colleague Mel Foht, president and COO; Volker Stevin’s Kern Briscoe and Mike Festa; Hopewell president and COO Paul Taylor; Diamonds in the Rough team Shelly Norris, Winnie Bezemer, Carolina Oxtoby and Diane Beattie; and Lisanne Babcock.
The 2016 Priddis Greens Charity Classic held Aug 9 and 10 at Priddis Greens was an enormous success and raised $325,000 for the Calgary Prostate Cancer Centre. Pictured are the centre’s Kathleen Langner (left) and Shannon de Vall.
All smiles at the 2016 Priddis Greens Charity Classic Gala Evening held Aug 9 at Priddis Greens are George Doherty (left) and Gareth Morgan. The tournament was an enormous success and raised $325,000 for the Calgary Prostate Cancer Centre. Doherty and Morgan served on the board of the centre for many years.
Showing off the incredible raffle times up for grabs at the 2016 Priddis Greens Charity Classic Gala Evening held Aug 9 at Priddis Greens is volunteer extraordinaire Lorraine Lenyk. The tournament raised $325,000 for the Calgary Prostate Cancer Centre.
All smiles, from left, at the 2016 Priddis Greens Charity Classic Gala Evening held Aug 9 at Priddis Greens are, from left, Prostate Cancer Centre (PCC) executive director Pam Heard, PCC board chair Jon Truswell and PCC board member Dr. Shelley Spaner. The tournament was a great success and raised $325,000 for the Calgary Prostate Cancer Centre.
Pictured, from left, at the 2016 Priddis Greens Charity Classic Gala Evening held Aug 9 at Priddis Greens are, gala co-chairs Diana Bon Bernard and Elaine Schmitt with auction chair Shelley Swirski. The gala and golf ournament raised an impressive $325,000 for the Calgary Prostate Cancer Centre.
Pictured, from left, at the 2016 Priddis Greens Charity Classic Gala Evening held Aug 9 at Priddis Greens are, team Diamonds in the Rough Shelly Norris, Carolina Oxtoby, Winnie Bezemer and Diane Beattie. The gala and golf tournament raised an impressive $325,000 for the Calgary Prostate Cancer Centre.
Renowned urologists Dr. Eric Hyndman (left) and Dr. Bryan Donnelly enjoyed the 2016 Priddis Greens Charity Classic Gala Evening and golf tournament held Aug 9 and 10 at Priddis Greens.The event raised an impressive $325,000 for the Calgary Prostate Cancer Centre.
Pictured at the 2016 Priddis Greens Charity Classic Gala Evening Aug 9 at Priddis Greens are Agrium’s Linda Stevens (left) and Rose Lecky. The gala and golf tournament held the following day raised an impressive $325,000 for the Calgary Prostate Cancer Centre. Agrium has been an invaluable supporter of the centre for many years.
Pictured, from left, at the 2016 Priddis Greens Charity Classic Gala Evening Aug 9 at Priddis Greens are Royop’s Harvey Thal, Mel Foht, Volker Stevin’s Kern Briscoe and Mike Festa and Hopewell Residential’s Paul Taylor. The gala and golf tournament held the following day raised an impressive $325,000 for the Calgary Prostate Cancer Centre.
