October 15, 2002

SGI CANADA Charity Classic Another Success!

Thanks to proceeds from the 2002 SGI CANADA Charity Classic, the Saskatchewan division of the Canadian Diabetes Association has $32,500 more to use for its initiatives in the province. The amount is among the highest ever raised in the ten-year history of the event.

Since 1993, the SGI CANADA Charity Classic has raised close to a quarter million dollars for local charities. The Charity Classic is organized and staffed by volunteers. All operating revenue is raised through ticket sales and sponsorship from SGI CANADA brokers and business partners.

This year, the Diabetes Association was chosen as the recipient charity. The $32,500 cheque was presented on Monday, Oct. 14 - the last day of the Classic. The Diabetes Association provides funding for research, education and support to fight diabetes in Saskatchewan.

The Diabetes Association wasn’t the only big winner at the event. Wayne Middaugh captured the men's title for the third straight year, while Cindy Street was the big winner of the Casino Regina Women’s Challenge. Congratulations to the Wayne and Cindy on their victories.

Here’s a breakdown of all the prize winners:

Men
1st @ ($15,000) - Wayne Middaugh
2nd @ ($10,000) - Guy Hemmings
3rd @ ($7,500) - John Morris
4th @ ($7,500) - Pat Simmons

Qualifiers ($4,000):
1. Kerry Burtnyk
2. Jamie Schneider
3. Jeff Hartung
4. Gerald Shymko

Men’s “C” Finalists ($1,000)
1. Doran Johnson
2. Brad Law
3. David Bohn
4. Jeff Stoughton

Women
1st @ ($7,000) - Cindy Street
2nd @ ($4,000) - Jan Betker
3rd @ ($1,500) - Suse Altman
4th @ ($1,500) - Jolene McIvor
5th @ ($500) - Lois Fowler
6th @ ($500) - Tracy Streifel

For media inquiries only, contact:
Julianne Jack
SGI Communications
Regina
(306) 775-6907

For all other inquiries, call 1-800-667-8015.

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