Dive for a Cause - 2011 - WRAP UP!!

Date: August 27, 2011

Charity: Cystic Fibrosis Canada

Cystic Fibrosis Canada

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common, fatal genetic disease affecting Canadian children and young adults.
There is no cure for cystic fibrosis. CF is a multi-organ disease, primarily affecting the lungs and digestive system.
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The nominations for 2011 were:

  • Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario
  • Foundation Fighting Blindness
  • Cystic Fibrosis Canada
  • David Suzuki Foundation

    • The Venue / Events

    The event location for 2011 was a dive at the Wreck of the Morrison, Centennial Beach, Barrie, ON.
    The 2011 event featured an underwater poker run.
    We thank all who joined us to raise funds for the Tobermory Chamber and win prizes for participants.

    Once again Hart House Underwater Club held a satellite event with their 6th Annual Underwater Pumpking and Shore Carving Event.
    Unfortunately the weather did not cooperate with the event but the funds raised were much appreciated.Dive For a Cause this weekend at Cherry Beach park.



    This year, members of the Scarborough Underwater Club (SUCI) donated funds to D4C by holding a club dive at the same location and day.
    Dive 4 A Cause appreciates the support of the Scarborough Underwater Club Inc.



    Funds Raised

    Cystic Fibrosis Canada was the recipient of over $6,100 in donations in 2011.

    Committee members

    The Dive 4 A Cause committee for 2011 consisted of the following volunteers:
    • Ken Boyce
    • Marianne Collins
    • John Crook
    • Dale Johnson
    • Eleonora Kolar - Chairman
    • Mike Krznaric
    • Cameron McArthur
    • Camilla Sherriff
    • Dave Noble

    Sponsors

    In addition to the support of our fellow OUC Member Clubs, Dive 4 A Cause would also like to thank the following organizations and individuals who have provided prize donations: