2nd Annual Drew Hildebrand Charity Golf Classic raises scholarship funds for at-risk teens, and awareness of teen violence
For immediate release
Mississauga, ON (August 10, 2010) —: The 2nd Annual Drew Hildebrand Charity Golf Classic will take place Thursday, August 26, 2010 at the Lionhead Golf & Country Club, Masters Course, in Brampton.
The Drew Hildebrand Teen Benefit Fund was created in memory of Drew Hildebrand, who died in 2008 at the age of 16, a victim of teen violence. The Fund rewards turnaround teens with scholarships to the postsecondary institution of their choice, and raises awareness and concern in our communities to help stop teen-on-teen violence.
At the charity’s June 2010 Walk/Run, 5 very deserving participants from the Peel and Halton regions received Drew Hildebrand “It takes courage to change” scholarships of up to $5,000 to the postsecondary school of their choice. The Fund hopes to expand the number of scholarships available to at-risk teens.
Money raised from this year’s tournament will go to the scholarship fund. “It’s very important to us to reward turnaround teens,” said Jay Hildebrand, Drew’s father. “Drew himself was a turnaround teen, receiving recognition from his high school Thomas A Blakelock for his initiative. Unfortunately, tragedy struck before he could reach his full potential. We draw strength from our scholarship teens, and in Drew’s memory we are helping them to pursue a better life,” said Hildebrand.
“The turnaround stories that our scholarship winners submitted were heartfelt and showed incredible courage as they each overcame difficult hurdles and adversity. The teens mentioned how motivating they found it to know that an organization like the Drew Hildebrand Teen Benefit Fund was available to them and supporting their quest for a better future,” said Crystal Simmons, Drew’s mother.
The Hildebrand and Simmons families would like to encourage others in our communities to help support Drew’s scholarship fund by attending or contributing to this event. “We are looking for support from the citizens of Peel and Halton regions to donate prizes, send a team of four to play golf, or sponsor a hole,” said Hildebrand.
The $195 registration includes green fees at the Lionhead Master’s course, golf cart, golfer’s gift bag, Prime Rib Dinner, complimentary wine, and silent auction. The very entertaining Ryan Parker, Q107 morning show, will co-MC the dinner and awards, The four man scramble will begin with a shot gun start at 1:30, followed by dinner at 7:00. Those who register before August 15 receive a free passport ($20 value) for all contests during the day.
To register on line for the tournament, go to www.dhtbf.com. To sponsor a hole. make a donation, or contribute prizes for raffles and silent auction, contact Cathy Harris at c.harris@rogers.com.
About the Drew Hildebrand Teen Benefit Fund
The mission of the Drew Hildebrand Teen Benefit Fund is to support teens who are navigating the many pressures and dangers of violence, drugs, alcohol, among others. Through scholarship and support programs, and by raising awareness and concern among teens and within our communities, more teens will have a safer and better journey to adulthood. For more information www.drewhildebrandtbf.com.
For more information:
Jay Hildebrand, Crystal Simmons, Kim Evershed
Founders
T: 905-814-1306 E: dhtbf@rogers.com
Charitable Registration #852039866RR0001
