Richie Mann Invitational
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The Richie Mann Invitational Golf Tournament is an annual charity event held in Dundee, Cape Breton
, with all proceeds going to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
(CBCF). Established in 1997 by Nova Scotia politician Richie Mann
, it is now one of the largest single-day charity golf tournaments in Canada.
The Atlantic Chapter of the CBCF was chosen, out of respect for co-workers, relatives and friends who had suffered or were suffering from the disease. In particular, Mann dedicated the event to Emmie Luther Hiltz, a co-worker who is a breast cancer survivor and who has dedicated a large part of her life to making things easier for other breast cancer victims.
Over the past ten years the Richie Mann Invitational has contributed nearly $500,000 to the Atlantic Chapter of the CBCF and another $12,000 to a cancer patient assistance program.
Cape Breton Island
Cape Breton Island is an island on the Atlantic coast of North America. It likely corresponds to the word Breton, the French demonym for Brittany....
, with all proceeds going to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation is a charitable organization which raises money to advance research, education, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Established in 1986, it works to fund, support, and advocate for education and awareness programs, early diagnosis and treatment of breast...
(CBCF). Established in 1997 by Nova Scotia politician Richie Mann
Richie Mann
Richard W. "Richie" Mann is a retired politician in Nova Scotia, Canada.Born and educated in St. Peter's, Nova Scotia, Mann began his working life in 1971 with pulp and paper giant Stora Forest Industries. He was employed at the Cape Breton mill as an industrial pipefitter/steamfitter from 1971...
, it is now one of the largest single-day charity golf tournaments in Canada.
History
The Richie Mann Invitational was started as a constituency fundraiser when Mann was Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly representing Richmond County. When he resigned from politics in 1998 he decided to keep the tournament alive and to dedicate the funds raised to a charitable organization.The Atlantic Chapter of the CBCF was chosen, out of respect for co-workers, relatives and friends who had suffered or were suffering from the disease. In particular, Mann dedicated the event to Emmie Luther Hiltz, a co-worker who is a breast cancer survivor and who has dedicated a large part of her life to making things easier for other breast cancer victims.
Over the past ten years the Richie Mann Invitational has contributed nearly $500,000 to the Atlantic Chapter of the CBCF and another $12,000 to a cancer patient assistance program.