Dale Hawerchuk has a long and rich history of giving back through his Celebrity Golf Classic events. The Inaugural tournament held in 2002 at Hockley Valley Resort in Orangeville, Ontario was in support of a young girl in need of a bone lengthening operation. That year the Dale Hawerchuk Golf Classic raised over $40,000 to assist with this life changing opportunity. For the next 9 years we concentrated on growing the event and building relationships to create one of the best golf events in Ontario, while raising money for Headwaters Health Care Centres. We had great partners over the years who allowed us to begin raising money from day one. Because of incredible Canadian companies like Zellers and Bell Canada who supported us in the early years, and Scotiabank, who has been the proud Presenting Sponsor for the last 13 years, we have been able to take the event to the next level. In 2013, the tournament found a home in beautiful Muskoka at ClubLink’s Rocky Crest Resort, and in 2010 we expanded the event to include a second tournament in Winnipeg at the Elmhurst Golf Club. Over this time Dale has supported so many causes, both large and small, from minor sports programs, to supporting local SPCA requests, to hospital equipment needs and refurbishing of patient rooms. Along the way, proceeds from his golf events have been used to purchase wheelchairs for families in need and provide scholarships for kids who have lost a parent. Deserving charities such as Easter Seals Ontario, Manitoba Kidney Foundation and the True North Youth Foundation (Winnipeg Jets Hockey Club’s foundation), were all recipients of our fundraising. 

Dale has been an inspiring leader, teacher and builder all of his life, and his commitment to doing things for others is unparalleled. He believes it is his responsibility and that of his family to do whatever he can to give back, never expecting any acknowledgement. Let’s follow his lead and continue to give back to the important causes closest to Dale.

Thank you for your support,

Andrew Jackson, Jackson Events | John Webster, Scotiabank