Drop the Shame charity golf tournament opens registration

KANATA – There may still be snow on the ground, but it’s never too early to start thinking about golf.

The ninth annual Drop the Shame and Get in the Game charity golf tournament in support of Carp’s Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre is now accepting teams for the Friday, July 10 tournament.

“It’s that time of year again to think about golf,” DSYTC Hunter’s ninth annual Drop the Shame and Get in the Game Tournament is open for registration. Last year was a sellout. Reserve your spot before we sellout.”

This year’s tournament will be held at The Marshes Golf Club in Kanata North and registration is $1,200 per foursome which includes a $200 tax receipt.

“At Drop the Shame, we are committed to hosting an exceptional golf tournament that raises funds for the DSYTC,” tournament organizer Hunter Manor said. “Our goal is to save more young lives like mine by reducing stigma, raising awareness and support for this meaningful cause.”

For more information or to register (and for sponsorship information), click here.

The DSYTC offers live-in and after-care treatment for young people ages 13 to 21 living with substance use and mental health challenges.

“What’s unique about DSYTC is that it’s a voluntary treatment program with a flexible length of stay, meaning youth may stay for a few weeks or a few months,” staff said. “And no matter how long they stay, DSYTC continues supporting them while they transition back into the community.”

DSYTC connects each youth and family/caregiver to an after-care counsellor who helps them find ongoing mental health and substance use care in the community, get academic and/or job support, and also gives their family ongoing counselling and guidance.