The event was founded by Karl Hale, Peter Henry and Daniel Nestor in 2003. Karl and Daniel both grew up in North York together and decided to give back to the community by organizing an annual fundraising event. Since its inception it has raised over $600,000 for the North York General Hospital and Tennis Canada Go for Gold Fund.
The charitable causes
Go for Gold Fund
The Go for Gold Fund was established in 2000, inspired by Daniel Nestor and Sebastien Lareau’s gold medals at the Sydney Olympic Games. The fund is generously supported by tennis club fundraisers and individual donors each year. The funds raised each year are distributed to Canadian players who have the potential to be future Olympic gold medalists.
North York General Hospital
The redesign of the Torokvei Atrium at North York General Hospital will introduce child-friendly elements so that children and teens entering the Hospital feel comforted and welcomed. It will include banners featuring their friendly penguin mascot (pictured), a designated seating area outfitted to suit the imaginations of their youngest patients and playful design elements on the windows.
For more information visit www.nygh.on.ca
The venue
Donalda Club, Toronto
More info at www.donaldaclub.ca
The official Website
