Last month, TIMBER MART’s charitable foundation, Timberkids, raised a record-breaking $38,000 during its annual Quebec golf tournament on August 29 at the Thetford Golf Club in Thetford Mines, Que. An auction was hosted after the golf tournament where a myriad of prizes were available for bidding, including NHL hockey tickets, a Hockey Canada signed jersey, a Sidney Crosby-signed hockey jersey and two luxurious one-week trips to Miscou, New Brunswick. Over 110 guests attended from across the province, including over 38 TIMBER MART dealer attendees and 25 vendor companies.
“We’re very pleased with the turnout at this year’s tournament and humbled by the generosity of our dealer and vendor communities,” says Jon Irwin, TIMBER MART’s vice-president of Member Services. “Timberkids exists to support the health and well-being of Canadian children and the funds that were raised at this year’s tournament will go towards improving many childrens’ lives in the communities where our dealers do business.”
This year’s annual golf tournament in Quebec was the foundation’s 12th annual edition and is one of three annual tournaments held every year to raise funds. The Atlantic Timberkids golf tournament was held last month on August 17 and the Ontario Timberkids golf tournament was held on September 14.
About Timberkids
Timberkids is TIMBER MART’s national children’s charitable foundation focused on the health and well-being of Canadian children. Through various initiatives, including the Timberkids dealer-matching program, scholarship fund, annual events and special events, the foundation strives to raise awareness and funds that will go towards childrens organizations within the communities where TIMBER MART dealers do business and make a grassroots difference. For more information, visit www.timberkids.ca.
About TIMBER MART
Founded in 1967, TIMBER MART is the largest national member-owned buying group in Canada for the true independent entrepreneur. With hundreds of members, including independent building-material and hardware retailers, commercial dealers and manufacturers located in every province across the country, TIMBER MART provides its extensive dealer network with a menu of competitive buying programs, comprehensive marketing services and personalized support to drive independent business success. For more information, visit www.timbermart.ca and www.timbermartmember.ca.
Contact:
Alexandra Kazan, Corporate Communications Manager
Direct: 289-843-3050
Cell: 416-577-5811
Email: alexandra.kazan@timbrmart.com