Kind-hearted man's contribution to charity remembered in kind by David Lea Oakville Beaver Staff 15 | Thursday, August 6, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com For years, he supported charity golf tournaments benefitting Halton Women's Place. Now, friends of the late Tom Hopkins will support the Burlington man's family by holding a golf tournament in his honour Saturday, Aug. 22. Long-time Oakville resident, and organizer of the annual Turnbull Aquarium Golf Tournament, Brian Turnbull said Hopkins was there for him 21 years ago when he held the inaugural tournament to benefit Halton Women's Place, a non-profit organization devoted to assisting abused women and their dependent children. Hopkins, who worked for Fine Line Signs in Hamilton, not only played in the tournament, he also made all signs required for it at no charge. "The first year I raised $600," said Turnbull. "Now after 21 years, I have raised $263,000." Throughout it all, Turnbull said, Hopkins was there. "Over the initial 14-year period, he donated more than 100 signs. That created the image of this great event," Turnbull said. "He played every tournament for 20 years until July 2014." Turnbull said last summer Hopkins took his wife, Francine, and their three children, Jordon, 15, Corey, 19, and Ryan, 24, on a family vacation to North Bay. They attended a family reunion, but sadly the vacation ended tragically Aug. 18, 2014 when Hopkins suffered a fatal heart attack. He was 53. "He was a real easy-going guy. He would do anything for anyone. He was just really kindhearted," said Steve Turnbull, Hopkins' best friend and tournament organizer. "He enjoyed golf a lot. That was one of his passions. He was a big sports fan, loved the Leafs. His favourite NFL team was the Giants. He just had a heart of gold and I dearly miss him." To remember his friend, Steve is organizing the Tom Hopkins (or "Homer", as he was nicknamed) Memorial Open. The event will be held at Mount Hope's Chippewa Creek Golf Club, 9639 Chippewa Creek Rd. Tee-off is at 1 p.m. Those interested in participating can sponsor a hole for $200 or play a round of golf for $55, cart included. A special passport can also be purchased for $20 for more golf course bonuses and prize-winning opportunities. For an additional $30, those who attend can enjoy a prime rib dinner at Gator Ted's in Burlington. All proceeds will be donated to Hopkins' family. For information or to register, contact Steve at 905-407-1272 or sturnbull883@hotmail.com. 10%off All you can EAt Buffet (Lunch or Dinner Tues - Fri) staurant Sweets & Re at E n a C u o Y ll A n ia r a t e g e V % 100 ffEt u B a Weekday s o m Sa SpeCiaL LUNCH $1099 Dr. Vanessa Milich & Associates Family Dental Care Encouraging Healthy and Happy Smiles Caring for Oakville Families for 10 years Welcoming New Patients Evening and Saturday Appointments Queensbury Dental 2 /$1 Oakmead Trafalgar Rd. DiNNeR 11 $ From 11am-3pm 905.849.8449 Dundas St. 99 From 5pm-9pm n River Oaks Blvd. Upper Middle Rd. Sixth Line 2345 Trafalgar Road · 905-257-0808 JUNIOR (3YR - 11YR) $8.99 Kids (2YR & Under) $ Free 1534 Queensbury Cres., Oakville (on Upper Middle Rd., just west of Trafalgar Rd.) www.queensburydentalclinic.com QEW Giving monthly is easy and cost-effective Oakville Hospital Foundation canvassers will be in your neighbourhood this summer raising awareness about our new Hospital and the benefits of monthly giving. Canvassers will accept donations on the spot using specially modified iPhones. This is a convenient and secure mobile giving method that helps us receive your urgently needed contribution as soon as possible. Join the Oak Leaf Society, our family of monthly donors, and help put essential equipment in the hands of our caregivers. Please call 905.338.4642 or visit us online at www.oakvillehospitalfoundation.com to become a monthly donor. A meaningful way to say thank you every month Martindale