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Last June was the inaugural KidSport London Annual Charity Golf Classic held at The Oaks Golf Club where proceeds from the event went toward supporting KidSport London’s mandate of helping kids get involved with organized sports. Sadly, late last year, KidSport London and London Sports Council lost a pillar of its committees when Jim Allen suddenly passed away.

 

“In honour of the memory of our colleague Jim Allen, Executive Director of the London Sports Council, we are pleased to announce that we have changed the name of our annual golf tournament to The 2nd Annual KidSport London – Jim Allen Memorial Golf Tournament,” said tournament chair, Bill Merrylees. “The London Sports Council can think of no better way to honour the memory of Jim than to make his name a permanent fixture in one of the largest fundraising events held for KidSport London.”

 

For many years, Jim has been the administrator of the KidSport London program that has helped several hundred local families. With the support of his family, the re-named second annual golf tournament will officially be instilled as such at the June 10th tournament. Jim was a teacher, coach, athlete, mentor and friend who left an indelible mark in the lives of others. Jim was also an avid golfer and member of the organizing committee for the annual golf tournament

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