While living our busy lives,
we often take for granted some
of the simplest things.
The ability to take a walk in the park,
to swing a golf club, the dignity
of being able to take care of our own needs.
Over the years your contributions
and support of SCITCS
has empowered many people
to live better lives and to
Never Say… “Never”
Dear Friends,
Over the last 22 years we have enjoyed wonderful camaraderie at the Belvedere Golf and Country Club and thanks to so many friends and local businesses we have been able to raise over $1.3 million in support of SCITCS and the Craig Simpson & Friends Charity Fund. This has been one of the most entertaining and enjoyable tournaments in our province thanks to the many volunteers and sponsors who give their time and energy.
This year’s event will once again feature the Never Say…”Never” Night of Hope event hosted by the River Cree Resort and Casino on the night before the Golf Classic. This was the highlight of the event last year and will be an evening of cocktails, dinner, entertainment, silent and live auction items and interaction with some very special guests. You won’t want to miss it.
During our 20th Anniversary, we partnered with the University of Alberta and their centenary celebrations by taking on the challenge of raising $500,000 in support of an endowed “Chair in Spinal Cord Injury”. Our goal for the 2010 Never Say…”Never” Charity Golf Classic and the Night of Hope is to raise the remaining funds needed to establish an endowed Chair at the University of Alberta that will help make a difference in the lives of all those who live with spinal cord injury.
The University of Alberta requires $3 million to establish an endowed chair, which will support spinal cord injury research in perpetuity. The new Chair will lead international experts to bring new discoveries and enhance capacity in clinical and rehabilitation initiatives in restoring movement for those with spinal cord injury. We have the imagination, we have the medical and scientific know-how, and, above all, we have the passion for making this happen. As our slogan states, we will ‘Never Say… “Never”’.
I am very proud of our accomplishments over the last 21 years and thanks to your donations as well as the $100,000 donated from the Battle of the Blades show and matching funds from the Alberta Paraplegic Foundation, the Canadaian Paraplegic Assoc. and the Government of Alberta, we have just about reached our lates short term goal. A Chair in Spinal Cord Injury represents a legacy project that we all can feel proud of. Also, our continuing efforts to support SCITCS and their programs are vital to helping people with spinal cord injuries in our community.
Thank you for considering joining our team through sponsorship. Sponsorship opportunities are filling up quickly so please don’t hesitate in contacting us to ensure your spot at the Tournament. We have been completely sold out in each of the last 15 years.
Thank you for your consideration and we hope you will be a part of our celebration.
Sincerely,
Craig Simpson
Never Say Never Golf Committee
