Attention: Assignment Editor, City Editor, Health/Medical Editor, News Editor, Sports Editor DR. JAY LEADS THE WAYÂ… In Helping Families Fight Cancer with Dignity and Determination with two initiatives Â
Mississauga, Ontario, June 16 /PR Direct/ - * The Dr. Jay Golf Classic features a draw for a "Million Dollar Hole In One." This shot takes place, June 21, at 10:30 a. m. at the Lionhead Golf Course in Brampton * And introducing the Dr. Jay Charitable Foundation
(PRWEB) June 20, 2004
The year was 1996, when four avid long-time golfing buddies finished another 18 holes. While relaxing in the club house they came up with the idea of hosting a charity golf tournament. This was the beginning of the Dr. Jay Golf Classic. One small idea spawned a golf tournament that has currently raised in excess of $1,200,000.00, with all proceeds donated to charity.
June 21st marks the 9th annual Golf Tournament, to be held at the Lionhead Golf Course, in Brampton. There's plenty of action and plenty of prizes including a Million Dollar Hole in One. The Million Dollar Hole in One shot will take place at 10:30 a. m., June 21 during the Dr. Jay Golf Classic at Lionhead Golf Course. "Pinball" Clemons and Mike Bullard will also be on hand to catch the action. Golf registrations are still being accepted and reservations are filling up quickly so to ensure your spot plan to book right away. Corporate sponsorships have been increasing each year and a few are still available. The Dr. Jay Golf Classic is a great way to spend a day and it's for a very good cause.
This successful annual golf tournament was the spring-board for establishing the Dr. Jay Charitable Foundation. Their mission is "Helping Families Fight Cancer with Dignity and Determination." The foundation primarily assists patients and/or their families to understand and cope with cancer-related and life limiting illnesses.
A sampling of the Foundation initiatives includes:
Establishing and maintaining children's playcare centres in hospitals. Assisting patients with life-limiting illnesses. Providing much needed funds to numerous hospitals and organizations that make a difference in the fight against cancer.
The hospitals and various facilities that benefit from The Foundation's fund raising activities are as follows:
Camp Oochigeas Canuck Place Hill House Hospice Hospice Richmond Hill Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group North York General Hospital Princess Margaret Hospital/Ontario Cancer Institute Rose Cherry's Home for Kids Rouge Valley Health System Toronto Hospital for Sick Children Toronto-Sunnybrook Regional Cancer Center Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation
Setting up strategic alliances and sponsorships within the corporate community has been their recent mandate. Leading corporations have sponsored events and donated funds as well as products and services that greatly assist with the expansion of The Dr. Jay Charitable Foundation's many programs. Celebrities and sports spokesmen and women have been welcomed aboard.
The Chairman and Founder is Dr. Jay Bacher, a former dentist. Dr. Jay is well aware that families desperately need help when a child is diagnosed with Cancer and is faced with a life limiting situation. As a result he has established the Dr. Jay Pediatric Palliative Care program. This program is designed to assist families and empower them to manage and cope during the last stages of their child's life. The Foundation provides ongoing funding for Pediatric Palliative Care in Canada. Kids still require care even when a cure is not possible.
Another Foundation principal is Bob Goodman, who is a lawyer. He is also a Co-Founder and Corporate Donations Chairman. Bob says, "In order to continue our initiatives working with adults and kids alike we require the necessary funding to sustain our many programs. That's my job, and I love it getting out in the community and meeting with corporate leaders for the purpose of fund raising."
Stuart Weinstein is Director of Development. He mentions, "My role with The Foundation is to open new doors, and steer the foundation down an innovative path. I'm the "idea man." I also ensure that everything comes together and that our North York-based office runs smoothly and efficiently."
The Foundation is proud of their "user friendly" website and invites you to log on to the site. It has been fully expanded. It now incorporates many photos and includes all aspects of the foundation, everything from the posting of events to rich, background history. Through recently expanded marketing and promotional initiatives, one of the long term goals will most certainly be achieved. That is, to take the Dr. Jay Charitable Foundation clear across Canada.
Of course, at the heart of the organization, The Foundation wishes to acknowledge and thank a number of wonderful, caring individuals. These folks are the 'back-bone' of the Foundation, the people who "go the extra mile" and give generously of their time and talent to expand and meet the on-going commitments.
If you wish to register for The Dr. Jay Golf Classic scheduled for June 21 or require more information or plan to donate, please contact The Dr. Jay Charitable Foundation office at: (416) 226-6164 or check out the website at: www. drjayfoundation. com
COMPANY: Dr. Jay Charitable Foundation
PROVINCE/STATE: ON
INDUSTRY: HEALTH MEDIA SPORTS OTHER
