Kawartha Tri-Sport Tournament Donates $30,000 to Five Counties Children’s Centre
PETERBOROUGH, ON (June 1, 2026) – An annual three-day fundraising event in Ennismore delivered incredible support for local charities, including Five Counties Children’s Centre.
Organizers of the Kawartha Tri‑Sport Tournament donated $30,000 to Five Counties to help ensure children and families can access essential services close to home, including speech therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and specialized programs that build abilities for life. The funds given to Five Counties are part of the $100,000 that was raised overall at the most recent Kawartha Tri-Sport Tournament – the 10th anniversary of the event that features baseball, hockey and golf, all in a fun-filled, community atmosphere.
“We are incredibly grateful to Kawartha Tri‑Sport and everyone who took part in this year’s tournament,” said Scott Pepin, CEO of Five Counties Children’s Centre. “This generous contribution will directly support children and youth in our community, helping them access the therapy services they need to grow, learn, and thrive. We’re honoured to be part of an event that brings people together to make such a meaningful difference.”
Along with Five Counties, Kawartha Tri-Sport organizers donated funds to Down Syndrome Canada, as well as local families in need of support.
The annual Kawartha Tri‑Sport tournament was launched in 2016. It brings together athletes, volunteers, and supporters for a weekend of friendly competition and community spirit. Since its inception, the Kawartha Tri-Sport event has raised more than $400,000 for local charities.
“We are so proud to give back to the community that has given so much to us and our families,” says Christina Scott, one of the Kawartha Tri-Sport organizers. “Supporting Five Counties is just one small way we can make a difference together. Kawartha Tri-Sport is so grateful to be part of something that makes a positive impact.”
Scott says charities supported by Tri-Sport often have a personal connection to the organizers. “We are so honoured to support organizations that make a difference in people’s lives,” she adds. “We are also still overwhelmed by what’s been achieved. It all comes down to the people that support our mission every year and the generosity of our community, businesses, participants family and friends.”
Five Counties extends a heartfelt thanks to the Kawartha Tri-Sport organizers, which include Christina Scott, Ben and Jay Mark, Matt O’Halloran, Kyle Simmons, Kaetlyn Mulligan, Michelle Tober, Ashley Kulla, Jordan Fitzgerald, and Ron Lachapelle. Five Counties would also like to thank the sponsors, volunteers, and athletes who made the most recent year’s event such a success.
Five Counties has been dedicated to supporting children and youth with physical, developmental, and communication needs for 50 years. Last year, the Centre provided treatment services to more than 2,850 children and youth in Peterborough.
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For media inquiries, contact:
Bill Eekhof, Communications Coordinator, Five Counties Children’s Centre, 1-888-779-9916, ext. 200
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