Date : 7 août 2012 Source : www.startinggate.ca
L’International Bromont Raises Nearly $13,000 for JustWorld International
L’International Bromont Raises Nearly $13,000 for JustWorld International Official BCM Agent
August 7, 2012 – Bromont, QC – It was all about fierce competition, friendly rivalries and fun during the annual L’International Bromont show jumping tournament in Bromont, Quebec, as JustWorld International supporters staged a series of fundraising activities throughout the two-week competition, held July 18 to 22 and July 25 to 29. The Canadian equestrian community came together to raise $12,949 for JustWorld International, a notfor-profit, humanitarian organization working as a catalyst for positive change in the developing world by helping impoverished children. The popular Horseless Horse Show kicked off the fundraising efforts on Saturday, July 21, raising more than $500 for JustWorld’s project sites in Cambodia, Honduras, Guatemala, and Brazil. Competitors raced around a course of obstacles on foot, attempting to leave all the jumps in place while finishing in the fastest time.
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Roger and Mario Deslauriers at L’International Bromont show jumping tournament held July 18 to 22 and July 25 to 29 in Bromont, Quebec. Photo by François Gougeon, La Tribune
On Monday, July 23, the fourth annual JustWorld International Benefit Golf Tournament, sponsored by Samuel & Fils & CIE (Quebec) and the Samuel Group of Companies, and organized by JustWorld Technical Official Ambassador Phillip Rozon, an international judge from Canada, was held at the beautiful Chateau Bromont Golf Course, followed by a delectable dinner, raffle and live auction at ‘La Trattoria’ restaurant at Auberge Chateau Bromont. Motivated by JustWorld and its mission, Rozon developed the golf tournament as a means of bringing together the show jumping community while, at the same time, raising awareness and funds for JustWorld International.
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Participants in the fourth annual JustWorld International Benefit Golf Tournament held on Monday, July 23. From left to right: Sébastien Desourdy, Nick Dello Joio, Jack Deslauriers and Mario Deslauriers. Photo courtesy of JustWorld International
“Before getting involved with JustWorld, my wife, who is an investment banker, looked carefully at JustWorld and did comparisons,” said Rozon, who is one of JustWorld International’s original Technical Official Ambassadors. “She couldn’t find any other charitable organization that even came close to JustWorld in terms of the percentage of the amount raised and the amount that goes directly to its projects. Founder Jessica Newman’s dedication is remarkable, and after seeing how devoted she was, we had to get involved. It’s amazing how much so little can really help these children. There’s no safety net in these countries. If you don’t have money, you
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