INNISFAIL – For more than 30 years, the Rotary Club of Innisfail has been making a difference in the community with one of its biggest fundraisers.
The 32nd annual Innisfail Rotary Golf Tournament took place at the Innisfail Golf Club on July 5.
“It’s one of our major events. We have about 126 (golfers) from Calgary, Innisfail, Rimbey. They come from all over,” said Dr. Andrew Ritson-Bennett, tournament organizer.
Money raised from the event is going towards a vein finder for the acute care wing at the Innisfail Health Centre.
“That’s a $26,000 item that the staff there desperately need,” said Ritson-Bennett. “This will greatly assist the staff in successfully performing venipuncture on their first attempt.
“It’s good for patients and (for) critical care patients too that need those fluids right away or need an IV catheter placed right away,” he added.
In addition to golfing, participants enjoyed a complimentary breakfast, hole prizes, team prizes and door prizes, raffle draws and a steak dinner.
One of this year’s sponsors for the tournament was the Innisfail Auction Mart.
“This is a great event in Innisfail, put on by the Rotary Club,” said Kyle Daines, noting it was his first time participating in the tournament. “I think events like this are great. It shows how many good people are out there,” he added.
The Rotary Club of Innisfail also holds a number of other fundraising events throughout the year, said Ritson-Bennett.
This year sponsors dug deep into their pockets, he noted.
“The club does a lot of good for the community. We wouldn’t be able to do it if we didn’t have people coming out and supporting us,” said Ritson-Bennett. “We’re all grateful for that.
“It’s for the benefit of all the community.”
