The Palladino Auto Group Golf Classic for NEO Kids raised $117,000 on July 28, surpassing its goal of $100,000.
“We are honoured to have helped raise over $117,000 for NEO Kids Foundation with the Palladino Auto Group Golf Classic for NEO Kids,” said Vince Palladino, President, Palladino Auto Group in a news release. "The day was about more than just golf. It was about helping better our community by helping our children.”
Through the golf tournament, NEO Kids Foundation hoped to bring awareness about the health care needs of the children in our community and the growing need for specialized services in Northeastern Ontario.
“Not only did we beat our fundraising goal, we created more awareness about the needs for the children and families in northeastern Ontario,” said Patricia Mills, President NEO Kids Foundation. "It is so important for people to know that our children need better access to services closer to home.”