Humber Golf Classic raises more than $240,000 to support students

Funds raised will support scholarships, bursaries and emergency funds

By Jennifer Lee on
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Humber’s 10th anniversary Golf Classic, presented by TD Insurance, took place on May 29, 2024, at the Lionhead Golf Club and Conference Centre, raising more than $240,000 to support Humber students.

In her remarks to the crowd, Kelly Jackson, vice-president, External Affairs and Professional Learning, recognized ten successful years of camaraderie and support for scholarships at Humber.

Proceeds from this year’s event bring the total funds raised to more than $1.45 million since its inception.

More than 220 golfers teed off on two championship courses. At the end of 18 holes, the golfers enjoyed a lunch along with prizes and a silent auction.

Several people wearing golf attire give a thumb’s up. Standing with them is the Humber Hawks mascot.

The event was emceed by Humber Journalism alumnus, Burlington Sports Hall of Fame inductee, and sportscaster Eric Smith, best known for his Toronto Raptor’s play-by-play on Sportsnet 590 the FAN. Smith says he doesn’t know where he would be without his experience at Humber.  

Humber opened doors which allowed him to follow his passion in sports and land his first job as an intern at the FAN. He was hired within six months and his career took off soon after.

Funds raised from Humber Golf Classic support essential scholarships, bursaries, and emergency funds, ensuring students can remain on the path to success, regardless of their financial circumstances.

“Humber would like to thank TD Insurance and all our tournament sponsors for providing critical support to deserving students. Scholarships and bursaries can be life changing, allowing them to focus on their studies without financial stress or worry, and for that we are extremely grateful,” said Krista O’Donnell, Humber’s chief advancement officer.

View photos and video of the 10th anniversary Humber Golf Classic at https://humber.ca/advancementandalumni/giving/ways-to-give/humber-golf-classic.html.

A special thank you to this year’s Golf Classic tournament sponsors, which included: Area Construction and Chartwells as Masters sponsors; Black Cat Advertising as Green Jacket sponsors; and Angle Media, Buchanan Technologies, Coca-Cola, Colliers Project Leaders, Eigen X, GEN-PRO, and Paragon Security as Eagle sponsors.