Media Release
Final Holes Remain on BUH Foundation's Virtual Golf Tournament
June 10th 2020
North Battleford, SK – Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation is in the final week of the 2020 Virtual Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament (WPMGT). There are only six holes remaining to be “golfed” together in the name of healthcare. To complete each hole, $3,000 is raised through sponsorship, golfer registration donations and other donations. Proceeds will help to purchase new, up-to-date medical equipment for BUH.
“This has been a great virtual Tournament and we are making the final push to complete the remaining holes. We have very loyal sponsors and golfers, many of whom have been with us since the beginning. They understand the importance of enriched healthcare for their community and show it by giving back,” shares Claudette McGuire, BUH Foundation Executive Director, “if you haven’t already, we invite you to join us and help finish up the course and raise enough funds to golf all 18 holes and purchase new medical equipment for BUH.”
The 2020 Virtual WPMGT wraps up on Friday, June 12th. There are six holes, or $18,000 remaining to be raised of the $54,000 goal. To join the 2020 Virtual WPMGT go to buhfoundation.com or call BUH Foundation office at 306-446-6652. Thank you to Master Sponsor, Innovation Credit Union for kicking off the tournament by sponsoring the first two holes.
Everyone is encouraged to follow along with the Virtual WPMGT on BUH Foundation’s website, buhfoundation.com, where the progress on the virtual course is updated, sponsors are recognized and participation opportunities are available. Further participation opportunities can be joined via BUH Foundation’s Facebook event page, Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament 2020.
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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.
