TMC Greater Simcoe Charity Golf Tournament Raises $11,584 for CMHA Simcoe County

Craig Brunsdon of TMC Greater Simcoe and Jeffery Cook present a cheque for $11,584 to CMHA Simcoe County following the Drive for Mental Health Open charity golf tournament at Tangle Creek Golf Course near Barrie, Ontario.

TMC Greater Simcoe: Done right from day one.

The Drive for Mental Health Open, hosted by TMC Greater Simcoe at Tangle Creek, drew 144 players in support of CMHA Simcoe County mental health services.

BARRIE, ONTARIO, CANADA, September 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Drive for Mental Health Open, a charity golf tournament held in August 2026 at Tangle Creek Golf Course near Barrie, raised $11,584 for the Canadian Mental Health Association, Simcoe County Branch. The tournament was hosted by TMC Greater Simcoe, an Orillia-based mortgage brokerage, and filled its field with 144 players drawn from businesses and households across the region.

Every dollar raised at the event goes to CMHA Simcoe County Branch, the local organization that delivers mental health support to residents across Simcoe County. Its programs include a 24-hour crisis intervention and community response service, youth services for ages 12 to 24, adult mental health support, family and caregiver programs, and addiction services. The branch operates offices in Barrie and Orillia and maintains a crisis line at 1-888-893-8333 that is answered around the clock, every day of the year.

Mental health remains one of the most underfunded and least understood areas of health care in Canada, and the gap between demand for services and the resources available to meet it continues to widen. Community-raised funds allow local branches to keep front-line programs running without waiting on new government allocations. Fundraising events of this kind have become a meaningful part of how regional mental health agencies sustain crisis response, youth programming and caregiver support.

“We’re incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support and success of the Drive for Mental Health Open. Seeing our community, partners, and friends come together in support of the Canadian Mental Health Association means so much to our entire team at The Mortgage Coach – Greater Simcoe, and we couldn’t be more thankful to everyone who helped make the day such a success.” said Craig Brunsdon, licensed mortgage broker and team leader at TMC Greater Simcoe. "To every person who played, sponsored or simply showed up, you contributed to something that will genuinely help people in this community. That is not a small thing."

Turnout was the strongest the event has seen. All 144 spots were claimed ahead of the tournament date, and local businesses backed the day through hole sponsorships, prize donations and team entries. Tangle Creek Golf Course, a semi-private club in Thornton that is widely regarded as one of Ontario's better-conditioned courses, hosted the field and the post-round reception where the total raised was announced.

The format kept the focus on participation rather than competition. Players of a wide range of abilities took part, and organizers structured the day so that sponsors and first-time attendees could contribute without a large commitment. Organizers have said the intention is to bring the tournament back in 2027 with the same beneficiary and a larger field.

Residents who want to support mental health services in the region can donate directly through CMHA Simcoe County Branch at cmhastarttalking.ca, where the branch also publishes its service directory, intake information and educational resources. Anyone in Simcoe County experiencing a mental health crisis can reach the branch's crisis line at 1-888-893-8333 at any hour.

The Drive for Mental Health Open is part of a broader pattern of local business involvement in community health funding across Simcoe County, where a growing number of regional employers have adopted single-cause fundraising events in place of scattered giving. For CMHA Simcoe County Branch, that support translates directly into service hours for residents who need them.

About TMC Greater Simcoe

TMC Greater Simcoe is a licensed mortgage brokerage led by Craig Brunsdon, serving Barrie, Orillia and all 18 municipalities of Simcoe County since 2012. The team works with more than 60 lenders on home purchases, renewals, refinancing, investment property financing and self-employed mortgage solutions. The brokerage can be reached at 705-238-1097.

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