Author: PIB_Blog

An even, steady motion draws the head of a heavy club up, up, up to the top of the backswing, pausing for just an instant at its apex, until…at last and in a flash, the stored energy is unleashed, and gravity gracefully assists acceleration – down, down, down – heading for a square contact with the ball below. The perfect swing: a momentous metaphor of the journey leading into our 4th annual Winnipeg tournament – and what comes next.

Over the past two years it has felt at times like working against gravity, fighting the pull of a pandemic to push through with our cause-worthy tournaments. At last, in 2022 it is as though we’ve reached the top of our swing again, anticipating the shift in momentum that will propel us forward, towards our desired impact.

This year our Winnipeg tournament indeed entered a “new league,” thanks in great deal to our friends at Elmhurst Golf & Country Club – one of Manitoba’s premiere golf clubs that has become our tourney’s new “home.” Golfers were serenaded by the musical stylings of Justin Lacroix as they arrived to enjoy a delicious lunch and exchange warm greetings before taking to their carts. Bouts of rain – showers even – could not dampen the spirits of our lively competitors, all of whom did not miss a beat, taking advantage of the exciting activities, games, contests and giveaways scattered throughout the course.

After a year’s hiatus, we welcomed the return of a full sit-down, post-game dinner service, amplified by the sweet sounds of another special musical guest, Curtis Newton – who added a whole other tone to the evening by stepping in at a moment’s notice to make our live auction a thrilling success, as bids flew for fly-in fishing and luxury lakeside adventures!

Thanks to the selfless service of our invested volunteers and generosity of our community building sponsors and participants, we were able to equip and encourage our causes in their good work, providing a cheque of $7,500 to MMIWG and $10,000 to Siloam Mission – along with 200 pairs of our premium quality Street Socks!

We simply cannot WAIT for our 2023 tournament in Winnipeg! We’ve felt the momentum shift, we’re on the downswing, and we’re ready to make some fabulous new connections. Perhaps we’ll even see that hole-in-one! You won’t want to miss it!

 

Despite the challenges and uncertainty COVID-19 brought to all our lives, the high-spirited individuals, and supporters of our Winnipeg Pay it Backward Foundation team helped pull off another successful summer golf tournament! Although there were a few less golfers than in previous years, and a full sit-down, post-game dinner was unfortunately not possible, our partner organizations stepped up as they always have, to ensure we were still able to hit our annual goal for the year and make a tangible difference for and in the lives of those who really need us.

As a result of the continued kindness and generosity of all those who participated, either through financial support or through volunteer roles, we were able to raise $15,000 in benefit of two organizations and causes very dear to our heart. Siloam Mission has been a partner and friend of The Pay It Backward Foundation since we launched our efforts in Manitoba in 2018, and in 2020 we also added a very important cause to our mission – the great people behind the organizations supporting “Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. We are committed to these groups for the dedicated and wonderful work they all do for our communities.

The support provided for our 3^rd Annual tourney also ensured our “Street Socks for the Homeless” campaign could flourish once again in 2021!

Once again, we were blessed with beautiful weather for the 3rd year in row and good fun was had by all. Unfortunately, no one was able to win the hole in one contest, but there’s always room for next year. 😉