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Events > Community
Upcoming Events:
- There are no scheduled upcoming community events at this time.
Past Events:
- Durham Region Chairman’s Charity Classic – June 8, 2007
The Abilities Centre was once again one of four recipient organizations to benefit from the Annual Durham Region Chairman’s Charity Classic golf tournament held at Deer Creek on June 8th. The weather was spectacular for this annual event and the golfers were treated to many on course activities, reception, silent auction and dinner. The event raised $452,000 to benefit Durham College, UOIT, Junior Achievement Eastern Ontario and the Abilities Centre.
Special thanks to Roger Anderson, the Region of Durham, sponsors, golfers and organizers for another successful tournament.
Thank you!!!
Visit the Chairman's Charity Classic website.
- Scotiabank Star Campaign April – June, 2007
The Durham, Richmond Hill and Markham branches of Scotiabank ran a very successful Star Campaign in support of the Abilities Centre during the months of April, May and June, 2007. Stars were sold in the branches and posted on the walls to show support for the Abilities Centre. Fundraising efforts for the event raised over $7,000.
We would like to thank all of the managers, staff and customers of the branches who assisted in raising these monies for the Abilities Centre. We greatly appreciate all of your support and efforts. Thank you!!!
Visit the Photo Galleries for photos from this event.
- Ormiston Public School – May 17, 2007
Get Active for Abilities fundraiser in support of the Abilities Centre held May 17, 2007.
We would like to extend our thanks to the staff, students and school community of Ormiston Public School who supported and participated in this fundraiser. The Abilities Centre depends greatly on the support of the local community and we are so grateful that the Ormiston Public School family chose our Centre as their charity of choice for this activity day. Fundraising efforts for the event raised $3,015.00. Thank you!!!
Visit the Photo Galleries for photos from this event.
- McHappy Day – May 9, 2007
The Forman Family owned and operated McDonald’s Restaurants in Whitby chose the Abilities Centre as their charity of choice to benefit from the proceeds of McHappy Day which was held on May 9th. Many volunteers assisted at the three local restaurants which helped raise $5,000 for the Abilities Centre.
We would like to thank the Formans for all of their generosity and support, as well as all of their staff, volunteers and patrons who assisted in raising these monies for our organization. Thank you!!!
Visit the Photo Galleries for photos from this event.
- Leahy in Concert – April 12, 2007
It was our great pleasure to host the Leahy family for a friend-raising event in support of the Abilities Centre held at the Deer Creek Golf and Banquet Facility April 12, 2007. Guests were treated to an up close and personal performance by Leahy in an intimate setting. We would like to thank all members of the Leahy family and their crew for their outstanding support of the Abilities Centre. It was our pleasure to spend the evening with such a wonderful family. Thanks also to our sponsors – Apex Sound & Lighting Corporation, Deer Creek Golf and Banquet Facility, Golding Graphics, Hilton Garden Inn, KX96, Mackie Moving Systems and Minuteman Press. Our heartfelt thanks to our special volunteers! Thank you all for assisting us in raising awareness about the need for the Abilities Centre!!!!
Visit the Photo Galleries for photos from this event.
