The Annual Diamonds International / Substance Abuse Foundation

Charity Golf Tournament held on Sunday, March 12th, 2006

Golf Classic Tournament

The Diamonds International/Substance Abuse Foundation Charity Golf Classic was initiated in 1998 to raise funds for Verdun House the drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre.

From its inception the Substance Abuse Foundation (SAF) has had the full support of Diamonds International.  Funds were required to renovate the Verdun House in St. John into a treatment center.  The SAF’s mission is to provide a drug free supportive environment where clients can build a foundation for their recovery efforts and integrate the necessary behavioral changes to maintain a commitment to sobriety.   For the past seven years Diamonds International has been the major fund-raiser for Verdun House by sponsoring the Diamonds International Golf Classic held at the luxurious Royal Westmoreland Golf and Country Club.  (www.royalwestmoreland.com)

The year 2000 was a particularly important year since the funds raised were used to establish the first women’s rehabilitation centre on the island. More funds are still needed to get this project initiated.

Corporate Barbados fully supports this charity by sponsoring teams and the money raised at the tournament helps to manage the SAF centre which is a place of healing from addiction for many Barbadian men and women. The last Tournament in February 2005 was a crowning success with over US$ 55,000 being raised.

This year’s event is expected to have greater hype with the anticipated sponsorship of a luxury watch brand. 

Diamonds International would like to thank all those persons who come together to make this event happen and happen in an big way!  Thank you!