In 1973, the late Fred Shaddick and several of his associates, mostly from the automotive aftermarket sector, decided to get together for a fun day where competitors put business aside to focus on the larger cause of raising funds and awareness for Muscular Dystrophy Canada.
Since the first tee off 47 years ago, the Shad’s R&R annual golf tournament has raised over $5.2 million for life-changing neuromuscular research.
This year, over 270 industry professionals including suppliers, distributors, jobbers and retailers competed and raised a remarkable $170,000! MDC’s CEO, Stacey Lintern, was joined by Dr. Alex Mackenzie, leading Canadian Scientist and Paediatrician, at the event where they shared the exciting research advancements taking place as a result of ongoing support, noting there is still much more work to do.
There was laughter and some tears, but the room was filled with passion and commitment. Thank you Shad’s R & R and all of the golf tournament participants for your support of the neuromuscular disorder community.
