A Little Bit of Country and A Little Bit of Fundraising
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Lacombe, Alberta – A star-studded line up of performances including Tyler Connolly, lead singer from Theory of a Deadman, Beverley Mahood, Duane Steele, Bobby Wills, Buddy Owens, and of course Gord Bamford himself will be delivered this Wednesday, August 3rd at Gord Bamford’s 9th Annual Charity Golf Gala taking place at the Sheraton Hotel in Red Deer, Alberta.
The event will deliver exciting live auction items including everything from a Calgary Flames Top Shelf Experience, to a Breakfast With Gord Bamford In Mexico Package, which includes a trip to the luxurious Marival Resort & Suites in Mexico. This includes a breakfast with Gord along with a 4 hour fishing excursion with him while the winners are there.
Adding to the excitement are several celebrities and athletes that will be auctioned off to the golf teams and companies who have sponsored the event, which allows them to enjoy a round of golf the next day with the celebrity they’ve purchased. To name a few, NHL players Kris Russell and Curtis Glencross, as well as pro rodeo cowboy Davey Shields Jr. have agreed to be auctioned off this year.
The private event will be co-emceed by singer/songwriter and television host Beverley Mahood and Chris Sheetz of CISN Country 103.9 in Edmonton. 700 guests are expected at the Red Deer, Alberta Sheraton Hotel, starting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 3rd. The Gord Bamford Charity Golf Classic takes place at the Lacombe Golf and Country Club in Bamford’s hometown the following day.
“It’s always an exciting week for The Foundation team and for myself, as I get to interact with some of the charities that we support, our sponsors and supporters, and of course pay a visit to my hometown,” said Bamford.
At the event, both Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northern Alberta and KidSport Alberta will be receiving their donation cheques from the Gord Bamford Charitable Foundation.
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About the Gord Bamford Charitable Foundation: As a not for profit organization, The Gord Bamford Foundation is passionate about supporting youth. As a Foundation they provide funds for initiatives that include or involve music, education, health care, sports, and multi-use facilities that benefit youth across Canada.
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Twitter: @gordbamford
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GordBamford1
Instagram: Thegordbamford
Event Hashtag: #BamfordGolf2016
