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Tay Township’s Inaugural Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament ‘Tee Off with Tay’ raises $68,000

The community came together in full force for the inaugural Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament, “Tee Off With Tay,” held on Friday, August 16, 2024, at the Midland Golf & Country Club. The event proved to be a tremendous success, raising $68,000 to support vital community initiatives.

Proceeds from the tournament will go towards multiple community initiatives, including:

• $10,000 to Tay Shores Public Elementary School and $10,000 to St. Antoine Daniel Catholic Elementary School for nutrition programs and outdoor learning, ensuring students have access to both nourishing meals and enriching educational experiences.
• $22,500 to Georgian Bay General Hospital for the acquisition of an MRI machine, which will significantly reduce wait times, ensuring swift diagnoses, referrals and treatments for better patient outcomes and timely care both locally and throughout the region.
• $22,500 to Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, supporting key programs like the North Simcoe Youth Wellness Hub, the Family, Child and Youth Program and the Youth Resiliency Program, which continue to transform mental health care for youth in our community.
• $1,500 to the Victoria Harbour St. Vincent De Paul Society Food Bank which will be used for their Christmas hamper campaign and $1,500 to the Port McNicoll Lions Club, which will be used for their Christmas Toy and Food Drive, ensuring that these resources are available to those who need them most.

Mayor Ted Walker expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming community support, saying, “This event has demonstrated the power of our community when we come together for a common cause. The funds raised will have a lasting impact on our schools, healthcare system, and mental health resources, making Tay Township a stronger and healthier place to live.”

The success of the tournament highlights the generosity and commitment of all our sponsors, participants, and volunteers who made the event possible. Their contributions will help enhance educational opportunities, improve healthcare access, and bring critical mental health support to those who need it most.

To view photos of the inaugural Tee off With Tay Tournament and to learn more please visit tay.ca/golf.

Power of Giving features excitement & surprise

On Friday, August 30th, 2024, the Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) Foundation will launch this year’s Power of Giving Fundraiser. The 2024 experience will look different from previous years, with the Online Auction and sales of the ever-popular Georgian Bay Bags taking center stage.

The Foundation announced earlier this year that they will not be hosting an in person event or gala in 2024, sharing that the decision was made to allow for planning of an event in 2025 that will mark the official launch of a major capital campaign.

“We are on the brink of some of the most exciting and transformational projects in our hospital’s history,” shared Jen Russell, director of communications and engagement, GBGH Foundation. “And in 2025, we will be launching the largest capital campaign our hospital has ever seen.”

The Power of Giving Online Auction will feature more than 80 items to bid on, including vacation packages, gift certificates, unique experiences, home décor, personal pampering and luxury gift items.

The Georgian Bay Bags, sponsored by Bourgeois Auto Group, include a top-secret list of unique items from local businesses with a retail value of more than $410. Only 100 bags are available for sale at $259 each, with the exclusive collection focused on touches of simple luxury and self-care.

“This year’s Power of Giving is truly showcasing our community’s local businesses, both through the online auction and the Georgian Bay Bag,” says Robyn Blanchet, community giving officer, GBGH Foundation. “We are overwhelmed by the generous donations we have received, and partnerships that we’ve been able to build through this important fundraiser.”

All funds from the Power of Giving will continue to support the urgent need for MRI technology at GBGH. To bid in the auction, or purchase a Georgian Bay Bag, visit GIVE2GBGH.ca.