A Non-Golf Tournament is underway to raise money for the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation.
Normally the Southampton Residents' Association (SRA) has a golf tournament to raise money for the hospital, but COVID-19 has prompted them to cancel the event that had been scheduled for August 13th.
Association President Bill Bowden says the Hospital Foundation is facing a significant shortfall in anticipated donations this year.
Bowden says anyone can participate, even if they've never touched a golf club, and it's open to SRA members and non-members.
It's an online fundraising campaign where donation amounts will be recognized in different categories including “Golfer,” “Non-Hole Sponsor,” and “Groundskeeper.”
Donors at the $1,000 level will be recognized with a “Hole in One” certificate.
Each $1,000 raised represents one hole, with a goal of 18 holes for the regular tournament.
You can donate up until August 13th.
A virtual Awards Ceremony is planned with real awards including Saugeen Shores “Chamber Bucks” and Healthcare Lottery tickets.
To see tournament rules and participate, go to www.smhfoundation.ca/non-golf or look for it on the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation website (https://smhfoundation.ca/) under Events and Fundraisers.
Participants should indicate “Golf” in the comments section of their donation where they can also indicate “Awards” to participate in the draws and enter foursome names.
For more information, contact: info@southamptonontario.org