The Coast Classic Tennis Tournament is set to begin on Friday Sept. 7. All proceeds raised from the tournament will go to the Sunshine Coast Hospice Society.
Tournament organizers are inviting members of the public to show support for Hospice by coming to watch some great tennis and enjoy a community BBQ on Friday evening from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Suncoast Racquet Club, 6000 Lighthouse Way in Sechelt, next to Kinnikinnick Elementary School.
Butcher Dave has donated burger patties and Claytons has donated burger buns and fixings. The Breasts Away Dragon Boat team members are donating their time and talents to cook it all up. Every cent raised from the sale of the food and drinks will go directly to Hospice.
“I can’t thank the tournament organizers enough for this event. Not only have they organized the BBQ, they have set up an online auction to raise funds for hospice,” stated Hospice board chair Denis Fafard. “I would encourage everyone to check out the fantastic items that over 50 generous donors have made available for the auction. Check it out and bid often.” The online auction can be seen at www.32auctions.com/coastclassic2018 and will run to Sept. 10, 2018.
The tournament will run throughout the weekend and members of the public are welcome to come to watch the games. There will be some very competitive tennis doubles action!
The Sunshine Coast Hospice society provides hospice and other end of life support services for the Coast, including hospice beds located in Shorncliffe, palliative support, bereavement services, advance care planning and public education and outreach. The need for services provided by the Society has grown significantly.
“The Society has to turn away approximately three individuals every month who would benefit from the hospice rooms” Fafard said. “The Society relies entirely on annual donations to cover its operating costs of $250,000 per year. This tournament, along with the Hike for Hospice, are important fundraisers for the Society and we are hopeful that this tennis tournament will become an annual event and will raise significant funds for this important cause.”
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