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On June 15th at Granite Ridge Golf Club the Milton Autism group held a Charity Golf Tournament with many Milton residents volunteering and taking part.Milton Autism’s vision is to empower individuals with autism. They strive to create an inclusive society by providing support, resources, and services that enable individuals on the spectrum to reach their full potential.Through their efforts, they aim to foster acceptance, understanding, and equal opportunities for all members of the autism community.In addition to the Golf Tournament they also had some great raffle prizes donated by businesses to help raise funds in support of services for autism individuals and their families.“Thank you Milton, I would like to thank all our sponsors, donors,participants, partners, volunteers and organizers.

 

Together we were able to raise over $30,000 for autism in Milton! These funds will help fund and create recreational programs, support groups for caregivers, private movie screening sand many more initiatives for local families” said organizer Mustafa Sajid.

In August the Dads of Milton (The DoMs) held their fi rst annual Charity Golf Tournament in support of The Special Friends Network (SFN). The SFN is a social and life skills building group that focuses on supporting our youth and young adults with Neuro-diff erences and disabilities by holding events that foster social relationships, community outreach and inclusion.

Over 80 golfers enjoyed a great day of golf with included lunch and afterwards a great steak dinner at Rad Brothers. The event was a huge success with the support of many local business sponsors and community support. Afterwards at East Side Mario’s there was a special cheque presentation the Special Friends Network of $7185 that was raised.

The 3rd Annual tournament is being held on August 29th at Granite Ridge Golf Course in Milton. The local fundraiser is organized by Fred Smith – a local veteran who’s spent years helping other veterans overcome PSTD and drug addiction. Lunch and registration is at 11:30am with the golf tournament portion starting at 1pm. There will be live auctions as well as guest speakers. The cost is $200 for the full lunch and tournament or $75 for the dinner to follow. You can call 905-455- 002 or email Margaret at mgoodvhv@gmail. com for tickets. There are veterans who can’t afford to come that would like to, so please keep that in mind and in heart when contributing.