GORE BAY—The transportation industry came together again this year to compete in the 15th annual Manitoulin and Traction Charity Golf Classic held on June 19-20 to support the Jennifer Ashleigh Children’s Charity and the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) Education Foundation. This year’s tournament took place at Rocky Crest Golf Resort and Lake Joseph Golf Club in Muskoka.
The Jennifer Ashleigh Children’s Charity is focused on improving the quality of life for seriously ill children and their families. The charity works closely with children’s hospitals across Ontario to cover costs that are not covered by hospital funds, OHIP, or private insurance, a release explains.
The OTA Education Foundation is a charitable institution devoted to the furtherance of education for Ontario post-secondary students with the goal of providing financial assistance to Ontario university and college students who have family connections within the trucking industry.
Carriers, allied trades and suppliers from the transportation industry across North America along with insurance companies, and banks came together to raise money for this great cause. Every year the event sells out with more than 20 sponsors and 110 golfers.
“The tournament raised $185,000 through entry fees, sponsorships, and a live and silent auction. This charity golf tournament exemplifies the generosity and commitment of all of its sponsors and donors who supported the event and ensure its ongoing success.”
The title sponsors for the tournament were Manitoulin Group of Companies and Traction Heavy Duty Parts. Presenting sponsors included Jones DesLauriers Insurance Management Inc. and Northbridge Insurance. Diamond sponsors included FastFrate, M-O Freight, Old Dominion Freight Line, TIP Group Canada.
Signature sponsors included Bank of Montreal, Brandt, Cummins, Drakkar, Jackson Events, JD Smith, Kriska Transportation, Loadlink Technologies, Manac Inc., Mosaic Logistics, Navistar (InternationalTruck), OTA Education Foundation, Reefer Sales and Service, Rush Truck Centres, Trailcon Leasing Inc.
