Shad’s marks 50 years with biggest event yet

The Canadian automotive aftermarket turned out bigger and better than ever for Shad’s R&R last week, with the most golfers, the most money raised and a milestone passed.

One of the premier charity golf events in the industry, a sunny sky was overhead for 300 aftermarket pros to hit the links at Woodington Lake Golf Club in Tottenham, Ontario, on June 12. It was the 50th edition of Shad’s, which saw its first ever sell out, and drew in suppliers, jobbers and shop reps from across the country, plus the U.S.

All told, another $270,000 was raised for Muscular Dystrophy Canada. That brought the all-time total raised to more than $6 million.

On hand to receive the cheque from the volunteer board of Shad’s was Stacey Lintern, chief executive officer of Muscular Dystrophy Canada.

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Shad’s chair Brad Shaddick was recognized with the King Charles III Coronation Medal for Volunteers on behalf of the charity. he also paid tribute to his father, Fred, who was the lead founder of the event. He further highlighted that “this is a day when competitors put down the clubs and come together for a good cause.”

The funds were raised by the hundreds of golfers who paid to be in attendance plus through raffle prizes donated by industry companies. The day included 18 holes of golf, a dinner event with the raffle and a 50/50 draw.

Shaddick later announced that he will be stepping down as chair of the event and Charlie Grant from Grant Brothers will take over the role. Shaddick will stay on the board.