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November 24, 2004
SGI CANADA Donates Proceeds From Final Charity Classic
The SGI CANADA Charity Classic organizing committee has tallied
the proceeds from its 12th and final bonspiel, which took place
Oct. 7 – 11 in Regina. A cheque in the amount of $31,000 will
be presented to the Saskatchewan chapter of the Children’s
Wish Foundation.
"Each year since 1993, Saskatchewan residents have made the
Charity Classic a Thanksgiving tradition and brought their families
out to watch their favourite curlers from around the world compete
for thousands of dollars in prize money," said Maynard Sonntag,
Minister Responsible for SGI.
"This year was not any different. Their generosity and commitment
to supporting community events contributed to the success of the
final Charity Classic and the total amount given to the Children’s
Wish Foundation."
The Children’s Wish Foundation works with the community
to provide children with high-risk, life threatening illnesses the
opportunity to realize their most heartfelt wish. Over the past
18 years, the organization has granted 400 wishes to Saskatchewan
children.
"A wish is one of the greatest gifts a child diagnosed with
a serious and life-threatening disease can receive. It is a dream
come true and provides unbelievable happiness, delight and a lasting
memory that will always be cherished. The impact these funds will
have on future wish children will be outstanding," said Carla
Loney-Tindall, Director of The Children's Wish Foundation, Saskatchewan
chapter.
Since 1993, the Charity Classic has helped to raise more than
$250,000 for Saskatchewan charities, including the Multiple Sclerosis
Society, the Saskatchewan Head Injury Association, the Children’s
Health Foundation, KidSport Saskatchewan, Kids Help Phone and the
Canadian Diabetes Association.
For a breakdown of winners and prizes of the 2004 SGI CANADA Charity
Classic, please visit www.sgicanada.ca.
For more information, contact:
Toni Ennis
SGI CANADA Communications
Regina
(306) 751-1319
Carla Loney-Tindall - Chapter Director
Saskatchewan Chapter
The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada
Saskatoon
(306) 955-0511
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