Friday June 26th was a gorgeous day with a sunny 30 degree temperature and balmy breezes. It was a day and an event fitting to support and honour a beautiful person who in some way has touched and made a lasting impression on all who attended.
Tee It Up For Marie was held at The Wilds of Cedar Valley. The course is a jewel in the rough, a well maintained executive 18 hole course just minutes from Barrie and a pleasure to play. The course is owned by the Winkleman’s. Marcia Winkleman heads up the science department at St. Peter’s High School. A heartfelt thank you to Marcia and her husband Scott, for their idea to host the event and their generosity in donating the course for this very special event. Further thanks and gratitude are also due for all who organized and supported this day.
As I walked in to the event, a crowd of people surrounded the event tent with a huge banner wishing Marie well. People had personalized it adding notes from the heart to the “missing” guest of honour. As I turned and looked at the canteen, there was Marie’s picture. Jillian had the picture enlarged and it was surrounded by other photos of Marie’s family and friends. In that picture, Marie looks like a movie star and it struck me like a ton of bricks. My emotions had got the better of me once again, and I had only been there a few minutes. Seeing friends, family members, and co-workers (many of them travelling from out of town) eager to help affirm one’s faith in humanity as we band together for a common cause.
The day went off flawlessly. I think all will agree that the feeling in the air that day was one of help and hope. Thank you to the many of you who attended, or were unable to attend but still donated. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU! I would also like to acknowledge those who contributed in other ways and to those at the BMO Bank of Montreal. As most of you are aware, Marie was a long-term occasional teacher and does not have the luxury of a benefit plan so your help will go a long way.
As the tournament drew to a close and another round of food and beverages appeared, people said their goodbyes and went their ways knowing that we have not only found a very special golf course, The Wilds of Cedar Valley, but that they have been part of something very unique for the common cause of supporting a special person.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you ….
From Marie, and her family.
(Written with love by Dad)
PS) In case you are wondering, the event raised almost $6000!!!! WOW!!!
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