Over 50 golfers participated in a charitable golf tournament sponsored by the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) to benefit 'Hands For Hunger' in their fight to eliminate unnecessary hunger and significantly reduce food waste in The Bahamas. The tournament, held at the exclusive Ocean Club Golf Course, raised $18,000 through entry fees, cash donations and a raffle.
"RBC has a long history of supporting great community initiatives and was pleased to sponsor this tournament to benefit such an important cause," said George Roache, market head, business banking, The Bahamas, Cayman Islands and Turks & Caicos Islands, RBC Royal Bank. "Our partnership with Hands for Hunger is important to RBC since it combines two of RBC's corporate priorities, giving back to the community and supporting activities and causes that are important to our clients and staff."
The funds generated through this tournament will help 'Hands For Hunger' continue needed efforts to reduce hunger in The Bahamas through their food rescue program and educational initiatives. Since 2008, 'Hands For Hunger' has worked with their recipient agencies like Red Cross Meals on Wheels and Great Commissions Ministries to provide more than 350,000 meals to those in need.
A raffle for an autographed Luke Donald Professional Golfers Association (PGA) Golf Bag, donated by RBC, added to the amount raised. Raffle tickets were sold to the golfers at three chances for $25. The raffle generated close to $1,300 for charity.
"We're extremely grateful to RBC and all of the golfers," said Yolanda Darville, executive director of 'Hands For Hunger'. "This event illustrates RBC's commitment to partnering with the community to make a difference. With chronic hunger in The Bahamas affecting so many, including the working middle class, the support could not have come at a better time. RBC is helping us achieve our vision of a transformed Bahamas where everyone has access to three nutritious and fortifying meals each day."

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