Sixth Annual Charity Golf Classic – York Region Food Network

The YRFN Charity Golf Classic developed a new fund called Nourishing Change, to support people in transition from homelessness to housing, and from abuse to shelters. The funds raised at the Silver Lakes Golf & Country Club on August 27th, 2008, also helped purchase school supplies as part of the Back-to-School Backpack Program for children in need. Celebrity announcers included Mayor of Richmond Hill, Dave Barrow, Mayor of the township of Georgina, Rob Grossi, Mayor of the town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Wayne Emmerson. 905.967.0428, www.yrfn.ca

FROM LEFT: Mayors Wayne Emmerson of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Dave Barrow of Richmond Hill, Rob Grossi of Georgina, and Councillor John Taylor of Newmarket. The foursome pose before heading off to compete in this annual golf charity, raising funds for the homeless, the abused, and children in need.