Charity Classic raises big bucks for VJH

A major milestone was reached this past weekend at the tenth anniversary of the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation Charity Golf Classic held at Predator Ridge Resort.

The annual sold-out event saw 136 players from around the region raise over $300,000 for the second year in a row.

Over the past ten years, the tournament has raised $2,010,000 for the foundation.

“The outstanding support that we’ve received over the past decade for the Charity Classic has helped fund significant purchases for our hospital,” said Kevin Arbuckle, VJHF president. “It’s amazing to see the significant impact that these funds have made for healthcare in our community.”

He said this year’s focus was for priority equipment for surgical services.

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From its inception in 2010 the Charity Classic has raised money to support crucial health care initiatives in the North Okanagan, including the opening of the Polson Tower.

The fundraiser has also enabled enhancements in the McMurtry-Baerg cancer clinic, in cardiac and emergency services as well as equipping a new operating room through the Foundation’s Operation: Surgical Care for Life campaign.

“Predator Ridge Resort and its members have generously provided their spectacular venue year-after-year to the foundation,” said Kate McBrearty, interim VJHF executive director. “We could not have reached this major milestone without the incredible support of so many Charity Classic sponsors, donors, players, volunteers and committee members.”

McBrearty also thanked the title sponsor; The Paul Docksteader Foundation.