ST. CATHERINE – Thanks to growing support for student athletes at Brock University, $95,000 was raised at the 20th Annual President’s Golf Classic on Monday, May 29th.
More than 140 golfers participated in the annual classic, held at St. Catharines Golf and Country Club, raising money in support of Brock Sports and its student athletes.
“This tournament means a lot to the Brock community and provides critical support to our student athletes who put so much effort into their academic studies and sporting pursuits,” said Brock President and Vice Chancellor Lesley Rigg.
Rankin Construction was presenting sponsor for the sixth consecutive year.
The President’s Golf Classic has raised more than $1.2 million throughout its history.
The event was founded by former Brock President David Atkinson and the late David S. Howes to support student athletes and increase their involvement on and off the field.
They felt that easing their financial concerns would greatly help them achieve their goals.
Aleiah Torres of the Brock women’s volleyball team spoke about the impact of financial aid on her journey to medical school.
“It means so much to me to be here today because this event gives me and my fellow students and athletes the opportunity to gain an education,” said Torres, a U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian. “The Brock community has given me many opportunities to thrive and grow into the person I am today. I am always grateful to the people who helped me earn all of my awards and gave me the resources to succeed.”
Additional sponsors include Whiting Equipment Canada, Rudi Kroeker, Aramark, Brock Plaza Corporation, John and Robert Lean, Pepsi, Aquicon, Aviva Investors, Cassels Brock and Blackwell LLP, Chorley and Bisset Ltd., Ecco Electric, GardaWorld, PH&N Institutional, TD Meloche Monnex, Mawer Investment Management Ltd., Mercer, T Litzen Sports and TELUS Health.
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