March 1, 2009 marks the 5th Anniversary of the creation
of The Mike Weir Foundation, dedicated to advancing
the physical, emotional and educational welfare of children
in Canada.
Since inception and through the support of our generous
sponsors and donors we are proud to report that over
$5 million has been raised for children’s wellness with
over $3 million of support being provided for children’s
health care and related causes. We recently committed
$250,000 towards children’s mental health initiatives
across Canada.
Numerous local and national children’s charities have
received support from The Mike Weir Foundation. Beyond
direct contributions, the Foundation also helps charities
raise money through its Weir Golf Memorabilia program
which helps charities obtain auction items for fundraising
purposes.
In 2007, The Foundation created The Mike Weir Miracle
Golf Drive for Kids to help generate funds for The Children’s
Miracle Network and its 14 children’s hospital members
in Canada. These hospitals provide critical care, research
and education and treat over 2.6 million children each
year. The Mike Weir Miracle Golf Drive for Kids is one
of the largest golf fundraisers in Canada and has already
generated almost $2 million towards its goal.
We are honoured to have been selected as the National
Charity Partner of the RBC Canadian Open. RBC and the
RCGA are focused on philanthropy and we look forward
to our relationship and its positive impact for children
across Canada.
Some of the charities The Mike Weir Foundation has assisted
to date are set out below:
- BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre – Best Beginnings Campaign
- Children's Wish Foundation
- Autism Speaks
- Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
- The Youth Emergency Shelter (Edmonton)
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada
- Canadian Cancer Society (Manitoba)
- Brain Injury Association of Nova Scotia
- Bereaved Families of Ontario
- Down Syndrome Association
- The Hearing Foundation of Ontario
- Children’s Health & Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan
- Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario at London Health Services Centre
- B.C. Children’s Hospital
- IWK Health Care Foundation (Halifax)
Ever since I founded my Estate Winery in 2005, I have always
strived to produce ultra premium VQA wines that would showcase
Niagara, a world-class wine growing region where my family
has deep roots. While my focus continues to be the production
of quality wines, I am especially proud that the profits
from the sale of my wine have always gone to the Mike Weir
Charitable Foundation which assists the many causes that
support children in physical, emotional or financial need.
Please enjoy my wine responsibly and thank-you. Your purchase
is helping us make a difference. Click here to visit The
Mike Weir Foundation website.
