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9/9/2009
The Computer Industry Swings for the Green to Help Easter Seals Kids

Toronto, ON, September 8, 2009— For 25 years, the computer industry has come together for the Canadian Computer Charity Golf Classic, a premier golfing tournament that brings the computer industry together, to help raise funds for Easter Seals Ontario and the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation for Cancer Research. The tournament takes place on Thursday, September 10th at the Angus Glen Golf Club.

Dennis Hull, fourteen-year veteran of the National Hockey League, will be joining the 300 golfers from the IT industry, and speaking at the dinner that celebrates a day of helping those who need it the most. The Canadian Computer Charity Golf Classic expects to raise over $200,000 for Ontario’s kids with physical disabilities.

“The Computer Industry in Canada has been able to gather together each year, with the support of some very giving sponsors, such as Ingram Micro, Synnex, Tech Data and Bell Micro, to raise funds for our community,“ said Frank Squizzato, Managing Partner of Up-Market.ca. “With the strength of many sponsors and supporters, we have been able to be part of a giving tradition.”

Easter Seals assists families of kids with physical disabilities with the purchase of costly mobility equipment and communication devices. By providing financial assistance, Easter Seals performs an essential service to families who might not otherwise have the resources to obtain this equipment.

"Economic times are tough for families, but especially for families that care and provide for kids with a physical disability. A family with a child with a severe disability incurs huge expenses associated with their care that can cost up to $40,000 a year, “said Carol Lloyd, President and CEO, Easter Seals Ontario. “This charity golf tournament gives children and youth the chance to experience the specialized Easter Seals camping programs and services that foster autonomy, self-esteem and acceptance.”

Easter Seals Ontario owns and operates two fully accessible camps and is recognized as an industry leader in providing specialized recreation programs for kids with physical disabilities.

It can cost families up to $2000 to give their child a 10-day, fully accessible Easter Seals camp experience. This is an expense most families cannot afford, without help from Easter Seals. For more information or to donate, visit www.easterseals.org.

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For media inquiries contact:
Barb Saunders
Easter Seals Ontario
Communications
1.800.668.6252 ext. 326
bsaunders@easterseals.org