Kemptville Ontario – The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO) hosted the ninth annual Good Samaritan Trust Fund Golf Tournament and Silent Auction on Tuesday, July 5, at the Outaouais Golf Club in Rockland. The tournament, which is the largest fundraiser for the year, raised more than $23,100 for the fund with proceeds from registration fees, sponsorship, and funds generated through the event silent auction.

“Today has been an outstanding day, and we owe so much to our supporters for the continued success of the Fund, and this event. It is inspiring to witness how support for this charity has grown over the last nine years, and the impact it has had for those in need within our Catholic school community,” said Director of Education, Wm. J. Gartland.

The tournament’s winning teams include:

-Top Foursome – Frank Tierney, Cale Harrison, Murray Wilson, Wm. J. Gartland
-School Team Challenge – Tom McClaren, Mark Tobin, Dave Bolger, Dennis Hutt from St. Mary CHS, Brockville
-Frank B. Musca Award – Gordon Greffe, Lucie Greffe, Dietre Newjahr, Marg Dalziel
-Top Corporate Team – Jim Muldoon, Adam Muldoon, Jerry Salisbury, Bob Henley

Established in 2006, the Good Samaritan Trust Fund Golf Tournament assists CDSBEO students and families through the provision of financial support in circumstances which cannot be remedied by other charity organizations. The fund fills a support void which is not defined or restricted to one specific need.