July 2015 – Gord Bamford Foundation

NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Support Alive and Well for the Gord Bamford Charity Golf Classic

Alberta-based businesses Waschuk Pipeline Construction and JEDCO Energy Services have stepped up to offer their continued support, a key component to the success of the 8th Annual Gord Bamford Charity Golf Classic.

Wes Waschuk, president of Waschuk Pipe line says, “Waschuk Pipeline is proud to help sponsor the Gord Bamford Foundation’s Charity Golf Classic for the second year in a row. More than ever, his charitable cause is important to many people, due to the unfavorable economic climate we are presently experiencing.”

For two years now, JEDCO Energy Services and Waschuk Pipeline Construction Ltd. are sharing the title sponsorship. “Our support of the Bamford Charity Classic is driven by Gord’s passionate belief in helping others. Once again, we are honored in assisting Gord through our sponsorship of this event,” says Duane Sokalski, Vice President & GM, JEDCO Energy Services.

A welcome back to CTV Edmonton for their support, coming on board as they join up with the event again as the television and media sponsor. “I’ve watched Gord give away guitars to kids during his concerts and as someone who has spent his whole life with a guitar within reach, I applaud this initiative that creates opportunities for others to enjoy the gifts that only music can bring,” says Lloyd Lewis, Vice President and General Manager of CTV Edmonton.

Bamford is grateful for sponsorship, especially as the Alberta economy faces a difficult year. “I really can’t thank them enough for their generosity. They are the reason our event is able to grow and deliver record breaking totals, year after year,” says Bamford.

The festivities for this private event begin on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 5:30pm, at the Sheraton Hotel in Red Deer, Alberta where 800 guests will sit down to an evening of music, fun and fundraising, prior to a day on the links at the Lacombe Golf and Country Club.

Website: www.gordbamfordfoundation.com & www.gordbamford.com
Twitter: @gordbamford
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GordBamford1
Instagram: Thegordbamford
Event Hashtag: #gbgolfclassic

Direct Inquiries to:
Trina Rathgeber – Capiche Communications
Trina@capichecommunications.com
403-921-5007

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release
Monday, July 20, 2015

It’s Golfing for a Good Cause with Bamford this Summer

Lacombe, Alberta – For the 8^th year in a row, the Gord Bamford Charity Golf Classic is back with the same great mission of providing funds to youth supporting charities across Canada that involve music, education, health care, sports, and multi-use facilities.

The Golf Classic’s board and committee members have continued to deliver on that mission year over year, generating over 2 million dollars since the inaugural tournament in 2008. As the main source of funds to the Foundation, the Gord Bamford Foundation is working harder than ever to achieve another record breaking year for deserving charities.

This year’s event begins on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 5:30pm, at the Sheraton Hotel Exhibition Hall in Red Deer, Alberta. The invitation-only Gala evening will see 750 people come through it’s doors to enjoy an evening of world-class country music, exciting auction items, and the delicious food stylings of the Sheraton Hotel’s chefs. The golf portion of the event hosts a whopping 46 teams, and takes place at the Lacombe Golf and Country Club, Thursday, August 13, 2015.

Thanks to the generosity of businesses, supporters, golfers, and sponsors, the Gord Bamford Charity Golf Classic raised a record-setting $503,000 last August, 2014. These funds were proudly distributed to a number of youth-serving charities like Ronald McDonald House Central Alberta, KidSport Alberta, and Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northern Alberta to name a few. Children’s hospital foundations across the country from Calgary and Edmonton, to Winnipeg and Hamilton see benefits from the Charity Golf Classic.

“I’m very proud of what this event has achieved over the last 8 years. It’s so great to see many of the same supporters come out each year, as it tells us that people are enjoying our event, and that they believe in the continued support of the Foundation’s deserving causes,” says Bamford.

This announcement is hot on the heels of the 6 Canadian Country Music Award nominations Bamford received last week, including the Fan’s Choice Award, where fans can place a vote for their favourite artist at http://ccmafanvote.dmds.com.

Website: www.gordbamfordfoundation.com & www.gordbamford.com
Twitter: @gordbamford
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GordBamford1
Instagram: Thegordbamford

Direct Inquiries to:
Trina Rathgeber – Capiche Communications
trina@capichecommunications.com
403-921-5007