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Serge Giroux
Overview
The Serge Giroux Golf Dream is a Canadian charity initiative with selected corporate partners to grant "Golf Dreams" to children with serious life-threatening illnesses. It is one of Canada's most unique community initiatives.
Each year, several deserving candidates are selected by a committee to participate in the "Dream". The event is named after Serge Giroux, our first candidate, who traveled to Orlando for the Golf Dream in October 1999 and died shortly after in January from complications with his illness. Serge was an infectious person with a big personality, a great sense of humour, a determined spirit and a tremendous passion for life. Each candidate for the dream must possess these qualities to be chosen.
Since 1999, 25 children and their families have been selected for the dream. Candidates have been selected from the Ottawa/Outaouais region.
To begin their "Dream" the chosen children and their families are honored at a first-class fundraiser at Rivermead Golf Club, Aylmer, P.Q. - The Serge Giroux Golf Dream Classic in August each year. Each event participant meets our Golf Dream candidates on the course as the kids become part of their "team" on several holes. Our candidates and their families are sent off on their adventure with the love and support of the participants.
Following the fundraiser, the children, their families and a "support team" travel to Orlando, FL in late October to see the PGA Tour's Disney Classic and Tiger Woods. The kids and their families are treated to the "best seats in the house" at the event and meet PGA Tour players. The children receive special "Disney" treatment during Sunday's final round. The candidates also play golf at one of Disney's best golf courses and receive instruction from PGA Professionals. The remainder of the time in Orlando is spent visiting Disney World, Sea World and Orlando theme parks. A highlight of the Dream is Cirque Du Soleil's "La Nouba" where the Dream kids and families experience a special show and meet the show's artists. The support team joins the group for several days to help get the families organized in Orlando, participate in special events and selected special dinners.
The event is supported by presenting partners Cisco Systems Canada and AT&T Global Services Canada. The Rautins-House Celebrity Charity Classic, Snelling Paper (Randy Graham) and a host of community leaders also offer great support. Each group in the Golf Dream Classic in August plays with a PGA Golf Professional.
Each year, several deserving candidates are selected by a committee to participate in the "Dream". The event is named after Serge Giroux, our first candidate, who traveled to Orlando for the Golf Dream in October 1999 and died shortly after in January from complications with his illness. Serge was an infectious person with a big personality, a great sense of humour, a determined spirit and a tremendous passion for life. Each candidate for the dream must possess these qualities to be chosen.
Since 1999, 25 children and their families have been selected for the dream. Candidates have been selected from the Ottawa/Outaouais region.
To begin their "Dream" the chosen children and their families are honored at a first-class fundraiser at Rivermead Golf Club, Aylmer, P.Q. - The Serge Giroux Golf Dream Classic in August each year. Each event participant meets our Golf Dream candidates on the course as the kids become part of their "team" on several holes. Our candidates and their families are sent off on their adventure with the love and support of the participants.
Following the fundraiser, the children, their families and a "support team" travel to Orlando, FL in late October to see the PGA Tour's Disney Classic and Tiger Woods. The kids and their families are treated to the "best seats in the house" at the event and meet PGA Tour players. The children receive special "Disney" treatment during Sunday's final round. The candidates also play golf at one of Disney's best golf courses and receive instruction from PGA Professionals. The remainder of the time in Orlando is spent visiting Disney World, Sea World and Orlando theme parks. A highlight of the Dream is Cirque Du Soleil's "La Nouba" where the Dream kids and families experience a special show and meet the show's artists. The support team joins the group for several days to help get the families organized in Orlando, participate in special events and selected special dinners.
The event is supported by presenting partners Cisco Systems Canada and AT&T Global Services Canada. The Rautins-House Celebrity Charity Classic, Snelling Paper (Randy Graham) and a host of community leaders also offer great support. Each group in the Golf Dream Classic in August plays with a PGA Golf Professional.
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