Uniting for the Future: Celebrating Victory and Hope at Bear Mountain in 2021

As we look back on 2021, the entire team at SportAssist is filled with overwhelming gratitude. Returning to the pristine greens of Bear Mountain Golf Course was a deeply special moment for our community, and thanks to your unmatched generosity and enthusiasm, this year’s tournament was an extraordinary success! From the opening drive on the course to the final winning bids, the entire day showed just how strong, caring, and united our community really is.

On behalf of the SportAssist Board of Directors, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to every golfer, volunteer, sponsor, and donor. Your unwavering dedication made this event possible, raising an astounding amount of funds through both our tournament play and our electrifying live and silent auctions.

Special Guests, Unforgettable Energy, and High-Stakes Bidding

A event like this thrives on great energy, and 2021 brought some incredible star power and talent to the course! A massive thank you to:

• Thatcher Demko, who joined us on the course to play, cheer on the teams, hand out awesome merch, and even jump into the bidding action himself to help drive up our totals.
• Izzy Gorman and Ken Mason, whose fantastic musical talents serenaded the crowd and kept the atmosphere high all day long.
• Jeff King from CHEK’s The Upside, who brought incredible enthusiasm to the stage as our live auctioneer, getting the crowd excited and raising the stakes for a great cause.

Whether you donated items for the auctions, placed a winning bid, or simply cheered on the high bidders, your energy created an atmosphere filled with pure joy and compassion.

The Heart of Our Mission: Changing Young Lives Through Sport

While the scenic beauty of Bear Mountain provided a world-class backdrop, the true heart of the day belonged to the children we serve.

For so many kids in our region, joining a sports team feels completely out of reach due to financial constraints—whether it’s the cost of registration fees, essential safety gear, or travel expenses. Because of what we accomplished together at the 2021 tournament:

• Financial barriers are broken down, giving local children the chance to play the sports they love.
• Young athletes gain access to essential equipment, proper training, and safe playing environments.
• Kids build lifelong confidence, resilience, and meaningful connections through team play.

Your support does so much more than fund athletic programs; it delivers hope, builds self-esteem, and ensures no child is left sitting on the sidelines.

Thank You for Believing in Our Youth

To every person who stepped onto the fairway, handed over an auction item, or opened their heart to support our cause in 2021—thank you. Your selflessness and belief in our mission fuel everything we do.

Together, we are changing lives, one game, one season, and one child at a time. Here’s to keeping the momentum going for years to come!