9th Annual Charity Classic raises over $300,000

 The 9^th Annual VJHF Charity Classic raises an outstanding, record breaking, amount of over $300,000 net for OPERATION: Surgical Care for Life.Players dodged the drizzle as they went from spectacular hole to hole on the beautiful Predator Course and were delighted with the fabulous hospitality provided by hole sponsors.They returned to a cocktail reception and gourmet dinner. The Live Auction featured 12 amazing package items including exclusive golf resorts, fishing trips and VIP wine dinners.An anaesthetic machine and scope demonstration, on display in the lobby prior to dinner displayed for guests, garnered a ton of excitement in the room.We extend a special thank you to our Title Sponsor, Paul Docksteader Foundation and Venue Sponsor, Predator Ridge Resort who have already committed to next year.“We are overwhelmed by the generosity of our community – from the fantastic sponsors, many who come back year after year, to the players and bidders. There are so many individuals and companies that participate, it is truly inspiring and we are so grateful for the difference this funding will make toward our important campaign to enhance surgical care for thousands of people each year.” Lisa Westermark, Executive DirectorThis year brings our total raised for the Charity Classic to $1,744,537 net for new equipment and upgrades at Vernon Jubilee Hospital since its inception in 2010.OPERATION: Surgical Care for Life seeks to improve surgical capacity at VJH by reducing wait times and upgrading equipment. To achieve this, the campaign is seeking $3.6 million to equip a 5^th operating room, purchase new anaesthesia machines and a urology table with real-time imaging.[metaslider id=7705]