Joey Moss Memorial Golf Classic 2023

Join us for a day of fairways, fun, and fine food, supporting people with diverse abilities through Winnifred Stewart and the lasting impact of Joey Moss.

Tournament Details 

Date: Monday, September 11th, 2023

Location: The Quarry Golf Club, 945 167 Ave NE, Edmonton, AB T5Y 6L2

Format: Shot-Gun Start 

More details TBA soon!

Thank you for joining us at the Joey Moss Memorial Golf Classic 2022!

We had an incredible day on Monday, September 12th and cannot thank you all enough for all the generosity and support that you have shown to our organization, our tournament and to our wonderful clients. 

We would like to again thank all our sponsors this year, as we have had more sponsorship support than ever before! Without our sponsors tournaments like ours would not be possible, their support makes the experience like no other. Thank you to: 
Presenting Sponsor: Co-operators

Hot Stove Sponsor: Service Experts

Alumni Sponsor: Crystal Glass

Golf Cart Sponsor: ACI Architecture

Golf Ball Sponsor: ATB Wealth

Swag Sponsor: Sentinel Storage

Hole in One Sponsor: Cottage Springs

Food Sponsors: 1st Round, A Capella Catering, Hello Mochi, Melting Pot, Sawmill Catering, and Woodshed Burgers

Beverage Sponsors: Accurate Networks, Canadian Club, Green Bottle Depot, Fairfield Watson Inc., Krawford Construction, and Sea Change Brewing Co.

Men’s Longest Drive Sponsor: Sentinel Storage

Ladies Longest: GD Liquidators

Closest to the Pin Sponsor: Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP

Friends of Joey Sponsors: Altek Supply, Canadian Western Bank, Custom Commercial Mortgage, Noha Group, and Teacup Productions

We’d also like to thank all of the alumni from the Edmonton Elks and Edmonton Oilers for coming out. We appreciate all the memories that were shared of Joey and all the new memories the alumni were able to help create.

Thank you to: 

Fred Bailey, Eric Blount, Cam Connor, Jim Crosson, Mike Cvik, Louie DeBrusk, Jeff Deslauriers, Doug Hicks, Kirt Hill, Charlie Huddy, Andrew Jones, Ryan King, Ron Low, Dwayne Mandrusiak, Mookie Mitchell, Perry Pearn, Richard Petiot, Grant Shaw, Justin Sorensen, Randy Spencer, Barrie Stafford, Ordell Willis, Sparky, Glenn Harper, and Herb Dobbins. 

Thank you to Erin Chalmers and Victor Cui for your welcome speeches and to Gene Principe for hosting our dinner and Hot Stove. 

Because of all of you, we had 161 golfers attending the event. This year we raised over $120,000 gross, thanks to our supporters! 

As you may know, all proceeds from the Golf Classic Event will go towards the Joey Moss Memorial Fund. The fund directly contributes to continuing Joey's legacy of advocating for employment and other meaningful opportunities for people with diverse abilities.  

Below is the link to your photo booth photos! Hope you enjoy them as much as we did! 

www.winnifredstewart.com/jmm-golf-classic-photos  

On behalf of our Tournament Committee: Adam Walker (Moss Family), Adrienne Bridgeman (Edmonton Elks), Desmond Chow (Honorary Committee Chair, ATB Wealth), Sarah Peters (WSF Board, Committee Chair), Michael Starrett (WSF Board), thank you again for your support, it truly means the world and we look forward to seeing you next year! 

7 Marathons in 7 Days

Help cheer on Luke Williamson of Accurate Network Services, in his endeavor to run 7 marathons in 7 days, in support of Winnifred Stewart’s Joey Moss Memorial Fund.  

Every day, starting this Friday August 12th – Thursday August 18th, Winnifred Stewart Foundation Board member, supporter and friend, Luke Williamson will be waking up and running 42.2KM for a total of 295.4KM over the week. 

The route begins at the Edmonton Valley Zoo, routes through Hawrelak Park, down River Valley Road, behind the Rossdale Powerplant, across the new Tawatinâ LRT Bridge and then back to the starting line (21KM) and will continue for two loops for a full 42.2KM.  The Accurate Networks team will be at the starting line each day giving away swag including water bottles, running hats and shirts for anyone popping by.  Luke welcomes anyone who wishes to join him for any portion of the run. Start times are planned for 10:00am each day, however may start earlier on hotter days. Precise start times for each day can be found on their Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/accurate_networks_services/  

“Luke and Accurate Networks have been a dedicated supporter of Winnifred Stewart for many years, and our organization is so honoured to be supported through this incredible fundraising initiative,” says Emily Ruttan, Winnifred Stewart’s Chief Executive Officer. “It’s amazing to see someone’s passion for health and fitness transfer into supporting building healthy and diverse communities,” says Emily.  

Luke's goal through his efforts is to raise $25,000.00 which will be directed to Winnifred Stewart’s Joey Moss Memorial Fund, including their employment program, helping to ensure equal opportunity for people with diverse abilities to gain meaningful employment. “As someone who was lucky enough to be given a hand up early in my career it is meaningful to be able to now be in a position to help others,” says Luke.   

A Go Fund Me Page has been set up, if you would like to support the cause  

We hope to see you out this week, helping to cheer on Luke! 

Joey Moss Memorial Golf Classic 2022

Join us for a day in celebration of the impact Joey made to our community and the disability sector.  

Throughout the course, take part in fun games, indulge in delicious food and beverages, and meet some of Joey’s long-time friends including Edmonton Elks Football Team and Edmonton Oilers Alumni.  

Wrap up the day with a Hot Stove hosted by Gene Principe, to get the inside scoop with some of Edmonton’s elite athletes and training staff.  

This will be a day you won’t want to miss! 

Tournament Details 

Date: Monday, September 12, 2022 

Location: Blackhawk Golf Club, 51111 Range Rd 255 Spruce Grove, AB 

Format: Shot-Gun Start 

Cost: $450 single registration, $1,600 team registration  

(Charitable tax receipt provided: $150 receipt for single registration, $400 receipt for team registration) 

Schedule:  

• Breakfast/ Registration: 8:00 am 

• Shot Gun Start: 10:00 am (weather dependent) 

• Hot Stove & Prizes to follow 

The Joey Moss Memorial Fund Partners with Special Olympics Edmonton

Winnifred Stewart donates $20,000 to Special Olympics Edmonton, in honor of Joey Moss’ 1 year anniversary of passing.

The Joey Moss Memorial Fund is proud to partner with Special Olympics Edmonton, with a donation of $20,000 in support The Joey Moss Invitational Floor Hockey Tournament.

With over 300 athletes from 10 Special Olympics affiliates, athletes will compete in a full day of floor hockey, one of the many events that Joey was so passionate about. In addition, funds will be used to cover off additional costs needed to run the program throughout the year.

Winnifred Stewart and Special Olympics Edmonton are committed to carrying on Joey’s legacy through impactful events and awareness for inclusion. Now more than ever, it is important that we support vulnerable members of the community and re-connect them through meaningful opportunities and experiences; the two organizations look forward to continuing to partner on projects to continue to make this a reality.

The Joey Moss Memorial Fund (JMMF) was created after Joey's passing on October 26, in response to Joey's family's request for donations in lieu of flowers, to be provided to Winnifred Stewart. In collaboration with the Moss Family, it was established that funds raised by the Joey Moss Memorial Fund would be used to continue Joey's legacy of advocating for employment and other meaningful opportunities for people with developmental disabilities.

The priorities of this fund are to first and foremost:

-Raise Awareness

-Foster Employment and Entrepreneurship Opportunities

-Support Employment Programs throughout Alberta through Community Funding

“Winnifred Stewart is humbled and honored to have the support of the community to fulfill these missions and be able to support other like-minded organizations. Joey’s memory lives on within our community and his advocacy work continues to make a difference in the lives of other people with developmental disabilities.” says Sue Gilchrist, CEO of Winnifred Stewart.

For more information about the impact within the community through programs offered by the Joey Moss Memorial Fund and Special Olympics Edmonton, Please visit: www.joeymossmemorialfund.ca and www.specialolympicsedmonton.ca

Media Contact:

Candace Smallwood

Director of Development & Communications CandaceS@wsaf.ca

780-974-3190

Thorsby Lions Club Donates $10,200!

Between The Pigeon Lake Music Festival 50/50 draw and The Empties for Joey Campaign, The Thorsby Lions Club were able to raise $10,200 to give to Winnifred Stewart in support of our programs. The Thorsby Lions and their community worked hard to help make a difference and support our organization! Thank you to the Thorsby Lions Club!

A bit about the Thorsby Lions and their Involvement with Winnifred Stewart:

The Lions Club chooses an organization each year that they can support, as their motto is "To Serve". They typically hold free events in our community but haven’t been able to for the past 20 months, due to the pandemic. The choice for WS came from the Thorsby Lions Club President Nathan Raymond as he listens to the bear daily and Scott pulled all his heart strings with all the stories of Joey Moss, when speaking about the Empties for Joey Campaign. One thing led to another, and they received the opportunity to take over Empties for Joey once the Bear had concluded the campaign. The Bear provided their ads, and the club had some banners made up, which were fastened to Nathan’s father’s big red international rig parked on Hankin street. So many people dropped off empties daily through the summer, the truck was filled almost daily and the donations filled almost half of the 24-foot box by the end of august. In July the Pigeon Lake Music festival contacted the club to handle the 50/50 draw, which was the largest scale the club has ever ben involved with, with the help of their incredibly supportive community they ran the 50/50 for 3 days!

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September 25th is Officially Joey Moss Day!

In honour of Joey's birthday - today is officially Joey Moss Day!

Proclamation:

WHEREAS, Joseph Neil Moss, affectionately known as Joey Moss, was a positive, enthusiastic and passionate dressing room attendant for the Edmonton Oilers and the former Edmonton Eskimos;

AND WHEREAS, for more than 30 years, Joey captured the hearts of sports fans with his unrelenting enthusiasm and excitement;

AND WHEREAS, Joey was an inspiration for so many, advocating for inclusion for people with developmental disabilities;

AND WHEREAS, Joey has left an incredible legacy and Edmontonians will always remember him and the joy he brought to every single hockey and football game;

THEREFORE I, MAYOR DON IVESON, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 “JOEY MOSS DAY”

IN EDMONTON, ALBERTA’S CAPITAL CITY.