15th Annual Mayors' Charity Golf brings it close to home

The cool breeze and clear skies of September 14 greeted golfers, volunteers and sponsors alike to the manicured hills of Deer Creek Golf and Country Club for the 15th Annual Mayors' Charity Golf Tournament.

Drawn in by their passion for golf and their local hospital, the assembly of people was an overwhelming indication of the support which would unfold.

Present were Mayors Dave Ryan and Steve Parish, Region of Durham Chairman Roger Anderson and many more political leaders, local business owners, philanthropists and golf enthusiasts.

The day was bursting with delicious food and friendly competition thanks to the support of a long list of local restauranteurs and vendors, which included live demonstrations of diagnostic imaging technology.

"Look at the corporate sponsors we've had supporting this tournament and the campaign," said Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan. "It's because we have the support of local businesses. That's the reason why we can do this each year."

Thanks to the generous support of everyone in attendance, the tournament raised a net funding total of $150,000 for the Image is Everything Campaign, bringing us even closer to the first MRI to the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital.

(L-R) Chad Hanna, RVHS Foundation President; Mayor Dave Ryan, Pickering; tournament co-Chair Jim Witty; Lucy Stocco, RVHS Foundation and campaign chair; Regional Chairman Roger Anderson, Mayor Steve Parish, Ajax; Dr. Mark Prieditis, RVHS Campaign cabinet member; and tournament co-Chair Bill Collier