Kevin Karius Easter Seals Golf Classic Reaches $1 Million Over 20 Years

September 01, 2011

Update on the 20th annual Kevin Karius Easter Seals Celebrity Golf Classic held August 24, 2011 in Edmonton, AB.

September 1, 2011                        

EDMONTON – On Wednesday, August 24, 2011, Easter Seals Alberta celebrated the 20th year of the Kevin Karius Easter Seals Celebrity Golf Classic at the Belvedere Golf and Country Club. 

This year 165 golfers participated and enjoyed a beautiful day of golf in support of Albertans with disabilities and special needs. Kevin Karius, honorary chair, is pleased that this tournament has been in the community for 20 years.  Media and sports celebrities joined each team to make the day very exciting for all involved. Kevin Karius, with the help of his friends and supporters raised more than $91,000 which brought the cumulative total of this tournament to over $1 million dollars.  “A big thanks to the participants, celebrities, valued sponsors and committed volunteers for their wonderful support”, says Kevin Karius, Sports Anchor, Global TV.  “Wonderful donations have been made to ensure the success of this excellent fundraiser for Easter Seals Alberta”. Proceeds go to help provide equipment for Albertans with disabilities, such as power wheelchairs, scooters, van and porch lifts, as well as Easter Seals Camp Horizon and Easter Seals McQueen Residence.

For more information, check out our website:  www.easterseals.ab.ca or contact Darla Zuk, Events Manager, at 780.429.0137, Ext 308.

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Contact Information:
Darla Zuk                                           Jodi Zabludowski
Events Manager                                  Director, Operations
Easter Seals Alberta                            Easter Seals Alberta
Phone: 780.429.0137, Ext 308             Phone: 780.429.0137, Ext 307
Cell: 780.267.0707                             Cell: 780.914.5951

www.easterseals.ab.ca

Jodi Zabludowski