Golf Plaid. Help Dads
04 MAY 2018
ClubLink tees up with Prostate Cancer Canada in Creating Plaid for Dad Golf Day
King City, ON – May 4, 2018 - ClubLink is pleased to announce it has become an Ontario Regional Partner of Plaid for Dad. Launched in 2015, Plaid for Dad helps raise awareness and vital funds for Prostate Cancer Canada. It continues to be a fun and easy way for Canadians to celebrate dad and help the one in seven men who will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
On Tuesday, May 22, seven ClubLink golf courses located in the Greater Toronto Area and Muskoka will open their doors for a special golf event with 50 per cent of proceeds to be donated to Prostate Cancer Canada.
“Prostate Cancer Canada is delighted to partner with ClubLink on Plaid for Dad Golf Day. This partnership provides an invaluable opportunity for our organization to further our mission, raising awareness and critical funds for leading research, education, advocacy, and support programs,” said Falyn Katz, National Director Corporate and Community Development.
Plaid for Dad Golf Day venues:
Emerald Hills Golf Club, Stouffville, ON
Wyndance Golf Club, Uxbridge, ON
Heron Point Golf Links, Alberton, ON
National Pines Golf Club, Innisfil, ON
The Lake Joseph Club, Port Carling, ON
The Club at Bond Head, Bond Head, ON
Cherry Downs Golf Club, Pickering, ON
Participants at the golf events will have the opportunity to engage with Prostate Cancer Canada ambassadors and hear the stories from the men who have been affected by prostate cancer. Additionally participants can bid on a variety of exclusive items in an online silent auction and have an opportunity to win some great prizes and a grand prize golf trip to Florida.
“We are pleased to help bring the game of golf forward to raise funds and awareness for Prostate Cancer Canada” says Brent Miller, Vice President, Corporate Operations & Member Services. “It is a disease that has affected the lives of many in our ClubLink community of Members. As the most common cancer affecting men, we all have a connection to someone who has been affected by prostate cancer. ClubLink is proud to help bring this new effort to life and we hope to encourage participation from our golf industry colleagues in future years.”
To learn more about Plaid for Dad Golf Day, visit clublink.ca/plaidfordad
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About ClubLink Corporation
ClubLink is engaged in golf club operations under the trademark, “ClubLink One Membership More Golf.” ClubLink is Canada’s largest owner and operator of golf clubs with 53.5 18-hole equivalent championship and 3.5 18-hole equivalent academy courses at 41 locations in Ontario, Quebec and Florida.
About Prostate Cancer Canada
Prostate Cancer Canada is the leading national foundation dedicated to the elimination of the most common cancer in men through research, advocacy, education, support and awareness. As the largest charitable investor in prostate cancer research in Canada, Prostate Cancer Canada is committed to continuous discovery in the areas of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and support. Prostate Cancer Canada is proud to have been named one of Canada’s top 3 health charities for efficiency and financial transparency in the Financial Post’s 2017 Charities of the Year list.
For further information on Prostate Cancer Canada’s Plaid for Dad campaign please visit plaidfordad.ca or prostatecancer.ca.
For more information:
Lianne Papagapiou
Manager, Communications and Social Media, ClubLink Corporation
t: 905-841-3730 ext.2236 | c: 416-453-9903 | e: lpapagapiou@clublink.ca
clublink.ca
Falyn Katz
National Director, Corporate and Community Development | Prostate Cancer Canada
T 416-441-2131, 246 | C 647-282-4365 | E falyn.katz@prostatecancer.ca