A day of golf can change lives

In 2000, a small golf event was started to honour Shannon Bowen-Smed and Peter Smed’s stillborn son Scott. Since then, the tournament has evolved into an incredible day of laughter, tears and giving that unites golfers, sponsors, volunteers and donors. Over $760,000 has been raised to help families experiencing the pain of infancy and pregnancy loss, as well as support families in need in Calgary, and provide care for abandoned babies’ orphanages in Uganda. Together, we’ve created a legacy of hope — in our community and around the world. The Scott Smed Rooms at the Rockyview General Hospital, Foothills Medical Centre and the Peter Lougheed Hospital, as well as the Scott Smed Centre of Excellence planned for the South Health Campus will offer a sanctuary of comfort and care for families grieving the loss of a child.

 

Giving the gifts of food, play and hope

This year, the Scott Smed Invitational will raise funds for three great causes making a difference to families in the Calgary community. In celebration of Scott Smed’s memory and the 12 year old boy he would be today, we will feed hungry school children, give a needy neighbourhood two brand new playgrounds, and continue with the legacy of supporting infancy and pregnancy loss. Money raised at the 2012 tournament will go towards:

 

Community Kitchen Program of Calgary

 

 

Dedicated to taking a bite out of hunger, the Community Kitchen Souper Stars program feeds school age kids and teaches them about nutrition. Thousands of Calgary kids go to school hungry every day, making it hard to concentrate and learn. Let’s change it so that every child has a chance.

 

 

Parks Foundation Calgary

 

 

Through the Parks Foundation, we are building two incredible playground projects in the community of Whitehorn in honour of Scott, that will give kids the gift of play.

 

 

Infancy and Pregnancy Loss Programs

 

Infancy & Pregnancy Loss

 

A portion of the funds raised will continue to support local infancy and pregnancy loss programs and ensure the Scott Smed Rooms remain a sanctuary for grieving families.