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7th Annual Michael Worrod Memorial Golf Tourney: July 19

May 7, 2014   ·   0 Comments

The 7th Annual Michael Worrod Memorial Golf Tournament is set to take place on Saturday, July 19th. The event – held in memory of Michael Worrod, a Tottenham resident who passed away tragically in a traffic accident in December of 2007 – will once again be held at the Glen Eagle Golf Course in Bolton.

To date, this event, organized by Micheal’s family and friends, has raised $76,000 for local charities, including: Children’s Wish Foundation, Our Town Foodbank (Tottenham–Beeton), Help The Kids Play, Matthews House Hospice, Sunshine Kids Camping, Tottenham & District Lions Club Inc., South Simcoe Arts Council – providing colouring books and crayons to local hospitals, local sporting facilities – including Coventry Park Tottenham (where a permanent monument has been erected in Micheal’s memory), and directly to local children in need.

Tickets for this year’s event are $150 and includes: green fees and cart, barbecue lunch following registration (starting at 10 a.m.), two drink tickets, four course meal (starts at 7 p.m. approximately), prizes, hats, silent auction, 50/50 draw, raffle prizes and more. For those who want to join for the meal only, tickets are $40 and includes: four course meal, chance to participate in silent auction, 50/50 draw, raffle prizes and more.

“The goal of this tournament is to keep Michael’s memory and outlook on life alive,” Michael’s father, Kerry Worrod, told the Times. “Generosity was a key quality Michael portrayed and he is often remembered for giving his help to whoever needed it at any time.”

Kerry and Betty Worrod chose a golf tournament as a way to remember Michael because, “Michael was an exceptional athlete who was involved in a number of sports”.

“(Michael’s) sportsmanship and all around positive attitude towards his coaches, teammates and sport itself gave Michael a well-respected name in the Tottenham community. Giving back to local charities and sports facilities will continue our legacy of giving back to the community in memory of Michael,” said Mr. Worrod.

For tickets or more information, contact Kerry or Betty Worrod at 905 936-4746; Jake Stuart at 905 955-3083; or Paul Feehely at 905 936-2780.

By Wendy Gabrek

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