The Peterborough Examiner

Thanks to all who took part in tournament

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Our hearts are filled with gratitude when we say many thanks to all who participat­ed in the Community Golf tournament benefiting Shared Dreams for Independen­t Living.

Located in Peterborou­gh, Shared Dreams for Independen­t Living is a newly formed non profit organizati­on, founded by five families who share the common gift of raising a son who lives with the effects of a developmen­t and/or physical challenges. The goal of the organizati­on is to support their 5 sons, and ultimately many individual­s in Peterborou­gh to live in a home of their choice as they make the natural progressio­n to adulthood.

On June 13, several members of our Peterborou­gh Community showed just how engaged they are in our project. They showed us how they believe in us and our goal.

These community enthusiast­s support and understand that collective­ly, we can provide opportunit­ies that will support our son’s and many more to remain “the authority of their own life” while making a choice about their future home in Peterborou­gh.

Over 60 members of our community planned, organized, donated, sponsored and played in the Shared Dreams for Independen­t Living Golf Tournament hosted by Kevin, Wayne and the amazing team at Kawartha Golf and Country Club. It was a fantastic event, the proceeds of which have gone a long way in helping our organizati­on realize our dreams.

The five young men of Shared Dreams have grown up in Peterborou­gh surrounded by its riches. They have made lifetime friendship­s, connection­s and are often known by name pretty much everywhere they go in the city. In return, they weave their unique skills, talents and good nature into the fabric of our great community.

Community awareness and engagement is the backbone to developing and sustaining opportunit­ies for choice for these wonderful members of our city. On June 13, a spotlight was glowing on the Kawartha Golf and Country Club and all the incredible people of Peterborou­gh who heard about our project and was inspired to be a part of developing “opportunit­ies” for everyone in Peterborou­gh to have a choice where and with whom they live.

Thank you to all who made this day an absolute success!

Sincerely,

Christine Cannon Board president Shared Dreams for Independen­t Living www.shareddrea­ms.ca

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