Flames alumni golf tournament celebrates 25 years
Annual fundraiser gives $100K boost to kids with disabilities
Since its inception 25 years ago, the annual Calgary Flames Alumni Masters Golf Tournament has raised more than $2.7 million for Calgary and southern Alberta charities. And this year’s tournament, the silver anniversary, raised $100,000 for Cerebral Palsy Kids and Families.
Cerebral Palsy Kids and Families provide family-focused support, resources, programs and opportunities to Calgary area individuals and families affected by cerebral palsy and similar disabilities. In response to the largest community needs, it has developed successful flagship programs including the family support program, adapted bike program, and medical equipment/technology support. Last year, with the help of the Calgary Flames Alumni Masters Golf Tournament, over 200 kids living with cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities were afforded the opportunity of the simple joy of riding a bike. The adapted bike program is the only one of its kind in North America and has gifted 966 bikes to kids with physical challenges over the last six years.
More than 300 guests attended the tournament registration reception held recently in Gasoline Alley at Heritage Park. The evening featured a silent auction, food stations and samplings from various wineries, distilleries and breweries. The next day saw 230 golfers take to the links at Heritage Pointe Golf Club.
Flames alumni, sponsors and guests who had a wonderful time at the 25th annual event included: presenting sponsor Willow Park Wines and Spirits’ Wayne Henuset; tournament chair Dana Murzyn with Bryana Good, Tyler Murzyn and Kim Murzyn; Sheralee Stelter, executive director, Cerebral Palsy Kids and Families; Lanny Mcdonald, Calgary Flames alumnus and chairman, Hockey Hall of Fame with his wife Ardell Mcdonald; Jeff Mccaig, Calgary Flames owner; Ken King, vice-chairman and CEO, Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation; Bryce Stephens; Elle Wray;
Sheila Crisp, Jane Coates, Kristin Ference, Nancy Skaggs and Terry Crisp, former Calgary Flames head coach; Calgary Flames’ Ziad Mehio, Rollie Cyr, Trent Anderson, Marty Gelinas, Steve Kamajin and Brian Mcgrattan with his wife Michelle; Dario Facca, board of directors, Cerebral Palsy Kids and Families with his wife Maggie; Joel Otto, Calgary Flames alumnus with his wife Kari; and others pictured.
“As an alumni group, there are a lot of us that call Calgary home. We enjoy being able to give back to the community while bringing our group back together. The alumni golf tournament gives us the opportunity to rekindle our relationships while raising funds for worthwhile causes,” said tournament chair Dana Murzyn. “The Flames Alumni are proud members of the community and we are pleased to host this tournament and honoured to be able to give back to a community that we are so passionate about.”