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Business News Wales
4 days ago
- Business
- Business News Wales
Record Number of Golfers Raise £14,000 for Popham Kidney Support
PKS – Golf Day 2025 – Winning Team, Dunvant RFC, with PKS Trustee, Kim Loosmore More than 200 golfers and 55 teams from across Wales, England and Scotland gathered at Clyne Golf Club for a charity tournament supporting children and families affected by kidney disease. The event was hosted by Swansea-based charity Popham Kidney Support, which provides practical, emotional and financial assistance to people across Wales living with kidney disease. This year's Golf Day raised in excess of £14,000 – the highest total to date – thanks to team entries, sponsorship, and funds raised during the evening's raffle and auction. Main event sponsor, The Construction Club, represented by Jamie Lannen and Geraint Hopkins, contributed £3,000 towards the total. Various businesses from far and wide came together to support the event, including Dawsons, Days Rental, Old Walls Collection, Frames & Sculpts, Chepstow Races, Mahle and GS Yuasa. Golf balls were donated to every team through a partnership between Locker Room and GS Yuasa, coordinated by former Welsh rugby international Tom Shanklin. The winning team on the day was Dunvant RFC with 97 points. Second place went to Shirgar Butter with 93, followed by St Mary's Square in third on 92 points, and Team Yuasa close behind in fourth with 90. Jamie Lannen and The Construction Club Cheque Presentation Golf Day 2025 Individual competition highlights included Ray Tilley of Tilleys Fine Jewellery & Watches winning Longest Drive, sponsored by David North Personal Training, while Sam Webborn won Nearest to the Pin with a hole-in-one. Joanne Popham, CEO of Popham Kidney Support, said: 'We're extremely grateful to all who contributed to the success of this year's event — from the sponsors and teams to those who took part in the raffle and auction. I'd also like to thank Kim Loosmore for his continued hard work and dedication in organising the day. The funds raised will directly support our work with children and families across Wales who are living with kidney disease.' Kim Loosmore, event organiser, added: 'It was fantastic to welcome a record number of teams this year. The continued support from players, sponsors and Clyne Golf Club ensures the event goes from strength to strength. As a committee member of the charity, I see first-hand the difference this support makes to the lives of people living with kidney disease and it's incredibly rewarding to know that this event helps us reach even more people each year.'
Cision Canada
5 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
MBI Brands Announces Partnership with Jays Care Foundation to Empower Canadian Youth
TORONTO, July 16, 2025 /CNW/ - MBI Brands, the parent company of Mary Brown's Chicken and Fat Bastard Burrito, is proud to announce their partnership with Jays Care Foundation for 2025. This collaboration underscores MBI Brands' commitment to supporting Canadian youth through inclusive, accessible sports programming that builds confidence, resilience, and community. As part of this partnership, MBI Brands will host the 3rd Annual MBI Brands Golf Day on July 22nd. All net proceeds from Golf Day will be donated to Jays Care. Additionally, Jays Care Day will take place on September 17, where a portion of proceeds from Mary Brown's Chicken sales will be donated to support Jays Care programs. "At MBI Brands, we believe in giving back to the communities that have supported us for over 56 years," said Kala Patel, Vice President of Marketing, MBI Brands. "Our partnership with Jays Care Foundation helps ensure that thousands of kids across Canada have the chance to grow, play, and dream big on the field and beyond. We're honoured to stand alongside Jays Care Foundation to help build a more inclusive future for Canadian youth." With MBI Brands' support, Jays Care Foundation is empowering more than 59,000 children and youth nationwide through baseball programs that build confidence and create lasting opportunities. This includes nearly 15,000 kids living with disabilities in Challenger Baseball, almost 14,000 girls in Girls At Bat, and more than 6,200 Indigenous youth through Indigenous Rookie League. Jays Care has also invested more than $20 million to build or refurbish more than 230 community diamonds, giving kids safe, welcoming spaces to play and grow. "Jays Care is deeply grateful to MBI Brands for their generous support," said Peter King, Acting Executive Director, Jays Care Foundation. "With their partnership, thousands of youth across Canada will gain access to baseball programming that helps build self-esteem, self-confidence, and resiliency. Together, we're creating more inclusive opportunities for kids to thrive on and off the field." MBI Brands invites Canadians to join them in making a difference by supporting Jays Care Day at Mary Brown's Chicken restaurants across Canada on September 17 and help open doors for youth nationwide. About Mary Brown's Chicken: Mary Brown's Chicken has over 280 locations across Canada and is growing. The brand is 100 per cent Canadian-owned, being first established in St. John's Newfoundland in 1969. Mary Brown's is renowned for its Big Mary ®, named Canada's Best Chicken Sandwich, and made-fresh methodology including hand cutting and hand breading its Signature Chicken and Taters from farm-fresh Canadian ingredients. Mary Brown's Chicken has achieved 19 consecutive years of same-store sales growth, earned the Canadian Franchise Association's Franchisees' Choice Designation for 15 straight years, and holds a Platinum designation with Canada's Best Managed Companies. The company's first international locations opened in 2024, and outside of Canada, Mary Brown's Chicken operates in Mexico, the UK, India, and Pakistan. Connect with Mary Brown's Chicken on social YouTube: @marybrownsofficial Instagram: @marybrownsofficial Facebook: @marybrowns TikTok: @marybrownschicken About Jays Care Foundation: Jays Care Foundation, the charitable arm of the Toronto Blue Jays, runs baseball for development programming for more than 59,000 children and youth across Canada. Jays Care's core programs are focused on reaching kids facing the most significant barriers to sport participation, including children living with disabilities, girls without access to sport, Indigenous youth, and kids living in under resourced communities. Through its Field Of Dreams program, Jays Care has also invested more than $20 million into building or refurbishing more than 230 community baseball diamonds across the country.
Cision Canada
08-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
THE RONA FOUNDATION PRESENTS $1.3 MILLION TO 8 CANADIAN NPOs THROUGH ITS 2025 BUILD FROM THE HEART PROGRAM Français
BOUCHERVILLE, QC, July 8, 2025 /CNW/ - The RONA Foundation, which oversees the philanthropic activities of RONA inc., one of Canada's leading home improvement retailers operating and servicing some 425 corporate and affiliated dealer stores, will present a total of $1.3M to eight non-profit organizations (NPOs) across the country through its 2025 Build from the Heart program. This initiative, which was launched in 2022, is designed to provide financial support to NPOs with projects aimed at revitalizing a living environment or facilitating access to housing for victims of domestic violence and their children, low-income families, and people with disabilities or mental health issues. The beneficiary organizations were selected earlier this year following a call for applications. A selection committee studied the projects and made their decision based on a rigorous evaluation grid. "At the RONA Foundation, we care deeply about improving life in the communities where we take root. Given that access to housing is a major challenge that underscores the vulnerability of many Canadians, we are committed to supporting this cause," says Catherine Laporte, Chair of the RONA Foundation Board of Directors and Senior Vice-President, Marketing and Customer Experience at RONA. The program raised funds through a mix of initiatives, including: A fundraising campaign that took place in all RONA+ and RONA corporate stores and online at from April 21 to May 31, 2025. The new "Win Your Renovations" contest, which gave customers who donated $15 or more a chance to win one of three RONA gift cards, including one for $25,000 and two for $1,000. A partnership with several major appliance vendors (Amana, Bosch, Electrolux, Frigidaire, Frigidaire Gallery, GE - MABE, KitchenAid, LG, LG Studio, Maytag, Midea, Samsung, and Whirlpool), who donated $5 to the RONA Foundation for every major appliance sold in stores and online from April 17 to May 28. The RONA Foundation's annual Golf Day, held at the Club de Golf La Vallée du Richelieu on July 7, 2025, which was attended by many RONA vendors. "The Golf Day was an incredible demonstration of solidarity," says Foundation Director Josée Lafitte. "Thank you to our partners, customers and donors. Every action counts. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to each of them for their generosity and support. Together, we can make a difference." Organizations Supported by the Build from the Heart Program in 2025 Province Name Amount received Alberta Habitat for Humanity Edmonton $100,000 British Columbia Hollyburn Community Services Society $150,000 Manitoba Genesis House $50,000 Nova Scotia Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia $50,000 Ontario Gillian's Place $300,000 Ontario Lanark County Interval House and Community Support $300,000 Québec La Traversée $300,000 Saskatchewan Moose Jaw Women's Transition House $50,000 To learn more about the organizations and projects that will receive funding through the Build from the Heart program, visit To share this news on social media, please use @RONAEN (Facebook), @RONA (LinkedIn), and @RONAinc (X). Information on the 2026 campaign will be announced in the fall on the official website About the RONA Foundation The RONA Foundation is a charity established in 1998, whose mission is to help improve the quality of life of Canadians in need by revitalizing their living environments or making it easier to access housing. In particular, it aims to help victims of domestic violence and their children, low-income families, and people with disabilities or mental health issues. Visit us at to learn more about the RONA Foundation. About RONA inc. RONA inc. is one of Canada's leading home improvement retailers headquartered in Boucherville, Québec. The RONA inc. network operates or services some 425 corporate and affiliated dealer stores under the RONA+, RONA, and Dick's Lumber banners. With a long and rich history, RONA inc. supports Canadians in their home improvement and construction projects since 1939. To achieve this, the company relies on a team of 21,000 employees, to whom it strives to provide an inclusive workplace where everyone is encouraged to contribute. As a result of its ongoing efforts in sustainable development, the company is recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers. To learn more about the company, visit
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Legendary international referee in attendance at Colchester Rugby Club
Milestone - Colchester Rugby Club has been celebrating its centenary year (Image: BEANSTALK MEDIA) COLCHESTER Rugby Club has been celebrating its centenary. A highlight so far was the club's Celebration Centenary Dinner which hosted the legendary international referee, Nigel Owens. Nigel spoke for 40 minutes and shared some of the great memories of his long career. Advertisement Colchester United discover Carabao Cup first-round opponents He finished off by bursting into song with his fine Welsh voice and signed many shirts and rugby balls for the guests. This memorable event was followed by a spectacular Golf Day at Stoke by Nayland Golf Club, to help celebrate the centenary. The event brought together players, supporters and partners of the club in a day of camaraderie, competition, and unrelenting sunshine, all set against the stunning backdrop of the club's lush, rolling greens. With clear skies and radiant sun, the hot conditions added a unique challenge to the day's proceedings, yet the enthusiasm of participants remained undeterred. Advertisement Team winners on the day were club kit partners, STC Ltd. Individual winner of the day was Paul Relf on 42 points, closely followed by ex-player Matt Waddling on 41 points. Straightest Drive, kindly sponsored by SRC, was won by Tony Byford, while Longest Drive, kindly sponsored by Oakheart, was won by Tom Burman. Nearest the Pin, kindly sponsored by Ilecs, was won by Peter Duley. The enthusiasm and support made this event a memorable celebration of the club's rich history and are looking forward to many more successes and milestones ahead. This weekend, Colchester are continuing their celebrations by holding a festival of rugby, with something for all age groups. All are welcome, whether you want to have a go at rugby or just observe - visit for more details.
Scoop
20-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Findex Charity Golf Day Racks Up Record Support For Hato Hone St John
With a stacked course focused on fun and supporting a good cause, the fourth annual Findex Community Fund (FCF) Charity Golf Day was described in three short words: a roaring success. Returning to the picturesque Nelson Golf Club, the popular event brought together a record 116 golfers for a day of camaraderie, competition, and community impact. This year, the event was in support of Hato Hone St John's new Nelson Tasman Ambulance Hub in Richmond, a critical project enhancing emergency services for surrounding towns including Nelson, Richmond, Motueka, and Golden Bay. Under clear skies with Tasman Bay's stunning vistas, the Ambrose-style 18-hole tournament at Nelson Links welcomed players of all skill levels, from business owners to weekend warriors. The day buzzed with excitement, kicked off by a Hato Hone St John ambulance sounding the siren for the shotgun start. 'Now that,' says Andrew Smith, Nelson Findex Managing Partner, 'Was a crowd-pleasing moment that underscored the event's purpose!' On-course BBQ and drink stations fuelled players, while the 'Party Hole,' hosted by platinum sponsor Tax Management New Zealand, turned up the fun with burgers, music, and a festive vibe. The Bowater Motor Group's Hole-in-One contest, offering a $40,000 car and a matching donation to St John, kept hopes high, though no player claimed the prize. It was awesome to see the energy and community spirit in action, especially knowing each swing helped fund Hato Hone St John's life-saving services, says Matt Rama, Chief Commercial Officer, of Platinum sponsor TMNZ. 'For TMNZ, supporting the Findex Community Fund just made sense. As a purpose-led business, we share Findex's values around making a real difference. A big thank you to all the players, sponsors, and the Findex team who made the day happen. Together, we've helped make a real impact for a cause that supports New Zealanders.' Smith is thrilled with the turnout. 'A full draw, on point aural branding from Hone Hato St. John, and perfect weather made this one of our best golf days yet,' he enthuses. 'Every swing helped us support a Hub that will save lives in our region.' Debbie Zwies, Hato Hone St John South Island Fundraising Manager echoed Smith's enthusiasm: 'With 86% of our Emergency Ambulance Service funding coming from the government, we rely on a mix of third-party support, fundraising, and community generosity to bridge the gap. Support from organisations such as Findex helps us continue delivering vital services across Aotearoa.' She adds, 'We're pleased to be part of the Findex Community Fund Golf Day and appreciate their contribution to our cause.' The Hub, with a secured site, will feature four ambulances, six rest areas, and a public training facility to future-proof emergency care – all of which, of course, come at a cost. That's why the impact of initiatives like the Golf Day are so crucial, particularly as Hato Hone St John faces rising costs and ageing infrastructure, adds Zwies. 'The Nelson Tasman region is growing, and so are the demands on our ambulance services. That's why we're raising funds for the purpose-built ambulance hub—to provide more space, improved facilities, and future-proof emergency care for the community.' Findex's 2025 event aimed to surpass its 2022 record of $18,000, and early estimates suggested it did just that. Indeed, renowned for their financial acumen if not their prowess on the golf course, once the Findex accountants ran a calculator over the numbers, the total collected is $54,956. 'Not too bad for a day's work…ah, golf,' smiles Smith. Since 2018, the Findex Community Fund has donated over $4.1 million to charities, and this event adds to that legacy. Findex extends gratitude to sponsors including Tax Management New Zealand, alongside players and volunteers.
