6th Annual Apple Classic

On the lovely afternoon of May 12th, 2009, asthma supporters swung their clubs in remembrance of the tragic loss of Mark “Apple” Ampleford on September 9, 2003. During the friendly competition, the smell of barbeque on a golden summer day filled the air – in which the Ontario Lung Association fights so hard for asthmatic individuals to breathe for. Embracing Olympic champion Marnie McBean, guests crowded around with prizes and deliciously decadent desserts, making a toast to Mark “Apple” and McBean, the first Canadian to win three Summer Olympic gold medals. www.on.lung.ca

LEFT: Financial sponsor from McMillan Financial Roger McMillan, with Marnie McBean, a four-time Olympic champion with one bronze and three gold medals for rowing. RIGHT, LEFT TO RIGHT: Dave Giroux, Tom Yurcich, Jeff Bangild and Ashley Kanary – this group of golfers are longtime supporters of the Apple Classic. Their team placed third this year.