TMC Greater Simcoe golf fundraiser raises $11,584 for CMHA Simcoe County

A charity golf tournament hosted by TMC Greater Simcoe at Tangle Creek Golf Course near Barrie raised $11,584 for CMHA Simcoe County. The event drew 144 players and is set to return in 2027 as local demand for mental health services stays high.

Why it matters: - The $11,584 raised goes directly to CMHA Simcoe County Branch programs that support residents across the region. - Community fundraising helps cover front-line mental health services, crisis response and youth support when public funding falls short. - The event adds a local business-led funding source at a time when mental health demand continues to outpace resources.

What happened: - The Drive for Mental Health Open took place in August 2026 at Tangle Creek Golf Course near Barrie. - TMC Greater Simcoe hosted the charity tournament. - The event raised $11,584 for the Canadian Mental Health Association, Simcoe County Branch. - The field reached 144 players from businesses and households across the region. - Organizers announced the total at a post-round reception at Tangle Creek.

The details: - CMHA Simcoe County Branch provides a 24-hour crisis intervention and community response service. - The branch also offers youth services for ages 12 to 24, adult mental health support, family and caregiver programs, and addiction services. - CMHA Simcoe County Branch operates offices in Barrie and Orillia. - The branch’s crisis line is 1-888-893-8333 and is answered around the clock every day of the year. - Local businesses supported the tournament through hole sponsorships, prize donations and team entries. - Tangle Creek Golf Course, a semi-private club in Thornton, hosted the tournament field and reception. - The event format emphasized participation and allowed sponsors and first-time attendees to contribute without a large commitment.

Between the lines: - The turnout marked the strongest showing the tournament has seen. - The event reflects a broader shift toward single-cause fundraising by regional employers in Simcoe County. - For CMHA Simcoe County Branch, the money translates into service hours rather than general support. - The fundraiser also helped position TMC Greater Simcoe as a local community partner, not just a mortgage brokerage. - Craig Brunsdon, licensed mortgage broker and team leader at TMC Greater Simcoe, said the community response meant a great deal to the team.

What's next: - Organizers plan to bring the tournament back in 2027. - The 2027 event is expected to keep the same beneficiary and aim for a larger field. - Residents can donate directly through CMHA Simcoe County Branch, where the organization also posts its service directory, intake information and educational resources. - Anyone in Simcoe County facing a mental health crisis can call the branch’s crisis line at 1-888-893-8333 at any hour.

The bottom line: - A local golf event turned community participation into direct funding for mental health services in Simcoe County, and organizers want to scale that impact next year.