The 2^nd Annual Joe Carter Classic Golf Tournament raises over $150,000, up from $75,000 last year.

TORONTO, June 30, 2011 /CNW/ - With the help of corporate sponsors, top sports athletes and local celebrities, the Joe Carter Classic Golf Tournament raised over $150,000 in support of the Children's Aid Foundation yesterday.

"As a father of three kids, I feel very strongly about helping youth and children in need," says Joe Carter. "I am overwhelmed by the incredible team of people and sponsors who came together, and helped support the great work carried out by Children's Aid Foundation."

Participants included Charles Barkley, Jerome Bettis, Ray Bourque and Bo Jackson, as well as corporate sponsors, such as TD Bank and BlackBerry.

"We are grateful to the athletes, celebrities and sponsors, and especially to Joe Carter for making this event happen," said Len Gamache, President, Children's Aid Foundation. "With this generous donation we'll be able to help thousands of vulnerable children and youth across Canada."

Highlights of the event included a celebrity autograph signing, silent auction, and celebrity shoot-out contest. "Momentum continues to build for this event. We're really excited about doing something even bigger and better next year," says James Dodds, Event Co-Chair.

The Joe Carter Classic Golf Foundation would like to thank the following sponsors for their support of the Children's Aid Foundation:

About Joe Carter Classic Golf Tournament

The Joe Carter Classic Golf Tournament raises funds annually for the Children's Aid Foundation. Our goal is to deliver a fun and unique golf event that provides our guests an opportunity to network, play golf and mingle with many of the top athletes in the world, all while raising important awareness and funding for the Children's Aid Foundation.

About The Children's Aid Foundation

Founded in 1979, the Children's Aid Foundation is a national charity dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable children in Canada. The Foundation works with child welfare agencies across the country to fund prevention, enrichment and education programs. During the last 30 years, the Foundation has raised over $100 million to help at risk children and youth across Canada. For more information, visit http://www.cafdn.org/

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