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Kenna Forrester and Ronald McDonald House Charities Saskatchewan CEO Tammy Forrester dressed the part with their funky Ronald McDonald style socks at the Red Jacket Classic Thursday at Cooke Municipal Golf Course. (Jeff D'Andrea/paNOW Staff)
Red Jacket Classic

Swinging clubs and rocking socks for Ronald McDonald House

Aug 26, 2021 | 4:05 PM

With funky red and white socks, putting contests, and fun music, it didn’t take long for the Red Jacket Classic charity golf tournament to make an impact in Prince Albert.

Put on by Ronald McDonald House Charities Saskatchewan (RMHS), it was the tournament’s first-ever visit to Prince Albert. Around 80 golfers packed the Cooke Municipal Golf Course to raise some money to help support families with children who need extensive medical treatment.

“We’re super excited. It’s the first time for the event in Prince Albert. It’s been great. Everyone’s been super excited to get back on the golf course and raise some funds,” said Ashlyn Yablonski, RMHS fundraising and communications coordinator. “We’re just grateful for the community of Prince Albert for their support and coming out continuing to care for families just as we do.

Thursday’s tournament marked the third out of four planned Red Jacket Classics this golf season. The previous two ran in Saskatoon, while the final event will be in Regina this upcoming Monday. Heading into Thursday, around $75,000 has already been raised for RMHS in the province.

Since 2016, RMHS and the Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert have partnered together to run the Ronald McDonald Family Room in the hospital’s pediatric ward—allowing families to spend more time with their children and providing an escape from a hospital setting. There is also the Ronald McDonald House in Saskatoon, while the RMHS plans on expanding into Regina in the future.

Jeff.dandrea@pattisonmedia.com

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