The first ever Gary O’Neill Memorial Golf Tournament sponsored by Local 793 was a resounding success.
More than 250 golfers participated in the June 29 event at Rattlesnake Point Golf Club in Milton.
The event raised more than $100,000 for the esophageal cancer program at University Health Network in Toronto.
At a luncheon following the tournament, Local 793 business manager Mike Gallagher thanked those who participated in the event.
He noted that the money is going to a very good cause.
Cancer is a horrible disease that takes people before their time, he told the audience. “You’ve done a good thing” by raising money for esophageal cancer research.
Gallagher said that late president Gary O’Neill would have been proud that Local 793 raised money for cancer research.
“We’re going to do this every single year and keep Gary’s memory alive well into the future,” he said.
IUOE Canadian regional director Jim Murphy told the audience that he’s pleased so many people participated in the tournament.
“What a great turnout for Gary,” he said.
Dr. Gail Darling, thoracic surgeon at Toronto General Hospital, thanked Local 793 and the construction industry for supporting the esophageal cancer program.
She said esophageal cancer is difficult to treat and the key is to develop techniques that lead to early detection of the disease.
The hospital is “especially grateful” for the support of the Operating Engineers, she said.
Following were major sponsors of the event:
EVENT SPONSOR
Local 793 of the International Union of Operating Engineers
PUTTING CONTEST SPONSORS
Global Benefit Plan Consultants Inc.
LUNCH SPONSOR
Crane Rental Association of Ontario
BEVERAGE SPONSORS
Morrison & Williams
Ontario Ironworkers District Council
HOLE-IN-ONE CONTEST SPONSORS
International Union of Operating Engineers (head office – Washington) – Hole #3 Copperhead
RBC Dominion Securities- Hole #16 Sidewinder
CART SPONSORS
Bondfield Construction
United Association of Plumbers & Pipefitters (UA)
Ridgewood Capital Asset Management
Aecon Construction & Materials Ltd.
GROUP PHOTO SPONSOR
Letko Brosseau
GIFT CARD SPONSOR
Artcraft Three Hands
Eckler Ltd.
Thistle Printing
EllisDon
Fengate Capital Management
SHIRT SPONSOR
Genumark