WEYBURN - Inclusion Weyburn presented an Inclusion Award of Recognition to the Travelodge Golf Tournament Committee, in recognition of the support they have given to the summer camp program for the organization.
Jackie Wilson of Inclusion Weyburn presented the award to George Siourounis,along with brothers Harry and John, and the committee members, on Friday morning.
The Weyburn Travelodge held its 20th and last edition of its annual charity golf tournament in June, and provided donations to Inclusion Weyburn and Envision Counselling from the proceeds.
Each organization received a cheque for $14,185, for a total of $28,370, to bring the 20-year total to $394,297 since the tournaments began in 2002.
The funds raised from the tournament came from the golfers registration fees, a Greek meal, and live and silent auctions, which is supported by many businesses and supporters who put in good bids on items. This year’s tournament had 76 golfers take part.
“We in Inclusion Weyburn like to recognize people who support us, and we thank you for all the money you’ve donated. It’s made a huge difference to our summer camp program,” said Wilson.
“By showing your support, it’s changing lives, and you’re saying to us and to individuals with disabilities we matter, and inclusion matters, and that makes a huge difference to so many people,” she added.
This year the summer camp program had 39 children enrolled between the ages of three and 18, with around 20 staff to work one-on-one with them, most from high school or university, noted Wilson.
“It’s such a good experience for the students, and some have gone on to take education or to work with special needs kids,” said Wilson.
“We had fun for a good cause,” said George Siourounis. “It was a good choice for us.”
