STRONG ROOTS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION HOSTS FIRST ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

AKWESASNE – The Strong Roots Charitable Foundation was created with a vision to shape the future of the Akwesasne community by growing our youth into future leaders in a healthy and safe environment. The Foundation is designed to provide a funding stream for needs within the Akwesasne community that focus on our youth, our elders, and our overall community health and safety.

With their vision in mind, the foundation held their first event on July 17, 2015; a benefit golf tournament. With the generosity of local businesses, vendors who do business on territory, and avid golfers the first annual tournament was a huge success. The foundation was able to raise over $30,000 that will be utilized to support projects in the upcoming year. Strong Roots founder Carey Terrance came up with the concept after seeing first-hand the need for a roof on the Travis Solomon Memorial Box Arena at Generations Park. Carey through his company CAA Management will be supporting this effort this fall. Strong Roots has been designed to help projects within the community such as this that benefit the health and safety of our community.

The Strong Roots Charitable Foundation would like to thank their sponsors. Platinum level sponsors CAA Management, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, #9 Truckstop and Gray's Fuels, and the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort. Diamond level sponsors Saratoga Eagle and Renzi Foods. Gold level sponsors the Akwesasne Convenience Store Association, Emond Harnden LLP, and Coca-Cola. Silver level sponsors CKON, Arbutus Law Group LLP, St. Lawrence Radiology, and Rona Perkins Home Center. Bronze level sponsors Akwesasne Sports, Emard Lumber, Jreck Subs, Joseph's Fine Jewelry, Frenchie's, Roberts Sports Center, 37 West, Speedway Plaza, Brass Horse, and Polsinello Fuels. The Strong Roots Charitable Foundation would also like to thank the many volunteers and supporters who came out to help and looks forward to the upcoming year and helping transform the community.