Tee-off for organ donors at charity golf tournament

Organizers of the annual Transplant Trot charity run have broadened their horizons to plan the first-ever Transplant Trot Golf Tournament. Being held on Aug. 24 at the Deer Ridge Golf Course, the tournament is an extension of their continued cause: raising awareness about organ and tissue donation in Canada. The Transplant Trot celebrated the fifth year running in May, with around 150 walkers taking part in the event. Kevyn Gadd, one of the event’s organizers, hopes to see more of the same support for this new fundraiser.

With Saskatchewan planning on releasing its online donor registry in March, the Transplant Trot team felt like adding some events to keep organ donation front of mind, including a Sock Hop in February and the golf tournament.

“We thought this year we’d add a little bit aside from the Trot, to keep transplants in people’s minds and out in the open, to remind people how important it is,” said Gadd. “We thought events throughout the year leading up to March would be a fun idea.” Teams of four can still register, either by picking up a registration form at the Deer Ridge Pro Shop beforehand or showing up on tournament day before tee-off at 1pm. The 18-hole tournament will close up with a banquet supper for the golfers, included in the registration fee.

As of now, the golf tournament is a one-time fundraiser for the Transplant Trot, although Gadd thought that a good turnout of support could bring the tournament back in the future.

For more information, call the Transplant Trot at (306) 694-0767 or stop by the Deer Ridge Golf Course for a pamphlet.