Prostate Cancer Centre wins big at Priddis Greens
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, eastcoast 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 cochairs Elaine Schmitt and Diana Bon Bernard, as well as auction chair Shelley Swirski. 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.