MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 25, 2010

Canadian Tire Rotary Golf Classic Supports Palliative Care

Brockville—Two area Rotary Clubs and the Brockville Canadian Tire recently presented Brockville and District Hospital Foundation with a cheque for $8000, designated for the Brockville and District Hospice Palliative Care Service. The funds were raised through the popular annual Canadian Tire Rotary Golf Classic held July 7th of this year. 

On hand to present the cheques were Rotary Club of Brockville President Janet Eaton, Rotary Club of the 1000 Islands President Larry Journal, and Presenting Sponsor Canadian Tire owners Bill and Catherine DePlaedt.

“The Rotary Clubs and Canadian Tire are very pleased to participate in fundraising to support Palliative Care at Brockville General Hospital for this community,” says 1000 Islands Rotary President Larry Journal. “We are happy for the community support given to the golf tournament, allowing us to give to a worthy cause such as this.”

“We consider this community support an on-going obligation,” adds Brockville Rotary President Janet Eaton. “This tournament is a long-time event for the area, and a commitment for us. It helps us support this community—and we have a lot of fun doing it.”

The Canadian Tire Rotary Golf Classic has raised $223,860 for community support since 2001.
 

Accepting the funds for Palliative Care is Joan Schwarze (far left), Palliative Care Charge Nurse Coordinator, from (l – r) 1000 Islands Rotary President Larry Journal, Tournament Co-Chair John LeClair, Presenting Sponsor Canadian Tire owners Catherine and Bill DePlaedt, and Brockville Rotary President Janet Eaton.

For more information, please contact:

Joan McLaughlin Executive Director Brockville and District Hospital Foundation 613-345-4478 mcljo@bgh-on.ca

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