Media Release
BUH Foundation to Host Virtual Golf Tournament
May 11th 2020
“BUH Foundation to Host Virtual Golf Tournament”
North Battleford, SK – Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation’s Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament (WPMGT) will be taking on a virtual format for the 2020 season. Due to COVID-19 restrictions and the health and safety of all the participants, BUH Foundation Board of Directors will not be hosting the annual tournament at the North Battleford Golf & Country Club, but moving it online in a format that everyone can safely participate in and help raise funds for healthcare.
“It was a difficult decision to make as to whether we’d be able to postpone the Tournament or have to consider not hosting it at all. In the end it comes down to the province’s rulings and keeping all of our golfers and volunteers safe. So unfortunately, we will not be gathering at North Battleford Golf & Country Club this year, but we do have a fun, virtual experience that we will be moving to instead,” shares Claudette McGuire, BUH Foundation Executive Director.
The virtual Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament will take place from Friday, May 15th to Friday, June 12th as participants are invited to virtually walk the golf course together and help raise funds for new medical equipment at BUH. Through support of the sponsors, golfers and donors, $3,000/hole will be raised. Once the goal for each hole has been reached, supporters will move to the next hole and so forth until all 18 holes are completed and new medical equipment is purchased for BUH.
“While we are disappointed we can’t gather in person as family and friends, we are excited about this new format. The needs in healthcare don’t stop and we want to be able to continue to provide the best for our community, despite the present circumstances. We are excited to have everyone join us,” expresses Sue Pruden-McIvor, BUH Foundation Chairperson and WPMGT Committee representative.
The 2020 virtual WPMGT will be hosted on buhfoundation.com and through BUH Foundation’s Facebook page. If you would like to be a part of this exciting event, please contact BUH Foundation’s office, 306-446-6652 or email sherry.krelow@buhfoundation.ca. If you are currently a WPMGT sponsor, BUH Foundation will be personally contacting you.
BUH Foundation’s Board of Directors, staff and WPMGT Committee organizers are grateful for the wonderful support that is received from The Battlefords and surrounding communities every time they are asked. As it is safe to do so, please do go out and enjoy a day at the beautiful North Battleford Golf & Country Club. Enjoy the links and take a drive in honour of Wayne and enriched healthcare. We’ll see you all virtually for 2020 and look forward to gathering again for the 25th Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament in 2021.
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BUH Foundation has a WPMGT Golfer & Volunteer Pledge, as the dedicated and loyal participants have seen it all and golfed through anything and everything over the years. This pledge has been updated to mark the 2020 Tournament, because we know the Pruden golf family is there no matter what.
WPMGT Golfer &
Volunteer Pledge
Not snow, nor rain,
nor hail, nor sleet...
Not missing balls or aching feet,
Not even a pandemic!
Will stop me from golfing The Pruden.
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MEDIA:
For more information, contact:
Claudette McGuire
BUH Foundation Executive Director
Ph. 306-446-6652
Email: claudette.mcguire@buhfoundation.ca
About Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation:
Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation is dedicated to enriching patient care at BUH through responsible stewardship of community contributions and volunteer resources. BUH Foundation, operating independently of other healthcare organizations, is the main fundraising agency of BUH and provides funding for the purchase of capital/non-capital equipment and staff education. Through a bequest from Victor Pearsall in 2011, BUH Foundation began the Victor Pearsall Home Care Fund allowing funding for Battlefords Region Home Care. For more information about BUH Foundation visit www.buhfoundation.com.
About Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament:
The Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament (WPMGT) began in 1997 and is a one day memorial golf tournament dedicated to the life of Wayne (Chico) Pruden. The WPMGT is the most successful charity golf tournament in The Battlefords, with maximum sell-out of 216 golfers and over $500,000 raised in its 23 year history. It is held at North Battleford Golf & Country Club the first Monday in June every year and is an opportunity to continue Wayne Pruden's commitment to his community. Funds raised enrich patient care at Battlefords Union Hospital & Battlefords Region Home Care.
