The idea of creating a foundation to support Gord’s philanthropy work was born after Gord held his first annual charity golf tournament in 2008. As word spread of the event’s success, telephones began to ring. A large number of groups and organizations wanted Gord to help out in some fashion with their various fundraisers. While Gord found it very difficult not being able to reach out to these groups, he thought a Foundation might be the answer. As a result, the Gord Bamford Charitable Foundation was born.

The goal of the Foundation is to be able to leverage Gord’s name and brand in order to raise funds that can then be dispersed back to youth. It is important for Gord that any funds raised through the support of fans, friends and corporate partners be initially donated in the area they were collected and then spread throughout the region.

Currently, there is one main fundraiser for the Foundation, the Gord Bamford Charity Classic Golf Tournament. It is a two day event which showcases a gala evening event along with golf tournament the following day. The event takes place in Gord’s hometown of Lacombe, Alberta 200 kilometers north of Calgary.

  • 2019

    $ 464,755

    12th Annual Charity Golf Classic

  • 2018

    $ 469,720

    11th Annual Charity Golf Classic

    2018

  • 2017

    $ 393,534

    10th Annual Charity Golf Classic

  • 2016

    $ 386,175

    9th Annual Charity Golf Classic

    2016

  • 2015

    $ 507,000

    8th Annual Charity Golf Classic

  • 2014

    $ 503,000

    7th Annual Charity Golf Classic

    2014

  • 2013

    $ 355,000

    6th Annual Charity Golf Classic

  • 2012

    $ 270,000

    5th Annual Charity Golf Classic

    2012

  • 2011

    $ 273,000

    4th Annual Charity Golf Classic

  • 2010

    $ 230,000

    3rd Annual Charity Golf Classic

    2010

  • 2009

    $ 170,000

    2nd Annual Charity Golf Classic

  • 2008

    $ 62,000

    1st Annual Charity Golf Classic

    2008

The evening features live performances from some of Canadian Country Music’s best artists including Gord himself. Live and silent auction items along with great food and fellowship help mark this event as one of the premier events for the who’s who of Alberta!

The highly successful event has now generated over three million dollars to date. Those dollars have supported such organizations like Kidsport Alberta, MusiCountsLacombe Big Brothers and Big Sisters, The Lacombe Athletic Park Society, Make A Wish Foundation and The Ronald McDonald House Central Alberta project. Significant contributions have also been made to Children’s Hospitals throughout Canada.

As the Foundation grows, the Board will look to add other events across the country to help generate funds and meet the Foundation’s mission statement.

Gord Bamford

Lionel Leiske – Chairperson

Corinne Szepesi – Foundation Manager

Ruza Obad

Al Lutz

Nadine Cunningham

Gord Bamford

Lionel Leiske – Chairperson

Corinne Szepesi – Event Manager

Ruza Obad –  Event Treasurer

Al Lutz

Nadine Cunningham

Don McClughan