The 9th Annual Frontenac Youth Services Golf Tournament in Ajax, Ont. raised $12,000 this summer for the non-profit mental health centre. Young people with emotional and behavioural issues have relied on the centre since 1972. Scott Morgan, a sales rep with Sutton Group – Heritage Realty, has co-organized this tournament for the past two years with Chris Wellwood from Frontenac Youth Services. Together, they brought back the important fundraiser after a short hiatus.
“I attended the annual event for the first time four years ago. The following year, the tournament took a break, perhaps because it takes substantial time to organize. I wanted to volunteer on this fundraiser to help a great cause and that is when I spoke with Chris about getting involved and reviving the tournament,” Morgan says.
Sponsors added extra excitement to the tournament with opportunities to win some exceptional prizes including “Shoot for a Kia”, “Shoot for a Free Vacation” (two trips including one to the Masters Golf Tournament) and “Shoot for a Million” by Brooklin Home Hardware. Three participants got a shot at $100,000 and one took a swing at winning $1 million.
Frontenac Youth Services provides various types of therapy, a residential program and crisis services to adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18 as well as support for the families. Many young people have found new hope and a positive life path thanks to the centre.
