Milton District Hospital Poker Run
- The winning ticket was drawn at 6:00pm on August 18th at the Charity Poker Run. Draw was conducted by the Milton District Hospital Foundation, Brown’s Harley Davidson and Halton Auto Service & Transmission. Licencse # 741614 View the Rules of Play.
- Run for Milton allows participants to donate money to the Milton District Hospital Foundation through the donate now button. All proceeds collected by Run for Milton will be forwarded to the Milton District Hospital Foundation. A registered charity founded in 1980, Milton District Hospital Foundation (MDHF) works to raise funds for Milton District Hospital (MDH), site of Halton Healthcare Services (HHS).
What is the Charity Poker Run? The event is a motorcycle ride through the scenic 200 km of land around the Halton region. Followed by a dinner and poker game. All proceeds support the Milton District Hospital Foundation. T o date, the Charity Poker Run has raised more than $70,000. Funds are used towards the purchase of equipment for Milton.
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CLAIMING YOUR PRIZE:
For Rules of Play and for more information about how to claim your prize visit www.mdhf.ca/mdhfraffles
What is a 50/50 Draw?
A 50-50 draw is when 50% of proceeds go towards the winner and 50% of proceeds to towards the affiliated charity.
METRO PACE 50/50 RAFFLE DETAILS:
Join us at the Metro Pace on Saturday September 21st and purchase a 50/50 raffle ticket in support of the Milton District Hospital Foundation.
50/50 WINNING NUMBER: A-498821
For Rules of Play and for more information about how to claim your prize visit: www.mdhf.ca
Event Details:
For more information visit the event page.
About the Milton District Hospital Foundation:
Transforming Giving. Transforming Care. It may surprise you to know that government funding does not support equipment purchases. That means, 100% of essential medical equipment required for Milton District Hospital must be funded through donations from our community. The Milton District Hospital Foundation (MDHF) is proud to work with the community of Milton to support Milton District Hospital. MDHF raises funds to help purchase essential medical equipment, technology and improve the facilities through annual fundraising initiatives, community events, and a combination of various other programs. Together, we are transforming healthcare in Milton now, and for generations to come.
Visit www.mdhf.ca for more information.
WOODBINE MILE 50/50 RAFFLE DETAILS:
Join us at the Woodbine Mile and purchase a 50/50 raffle ticket in support of the LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society.
50/50 WINNING NUMBER: A-525528
For Rules of Play and for more information about how to claim your prize visit: www.longrunretirement.com
Event Details:
For more information visit the event page.
About LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society
LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society which finds thoroughbred racehorses loving, adoptive homes and, perhaps, alternative careers, ensuring them the dignified and happy retirement they so richly deserve.
Visit longrunretirement.com for more information.
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION FOR RIDERS WITH DISABILITIES 50/50 RAFFLE DETAILS:
Join us on Wednesday July 17th and purchase a 50/50 raffle ticket in support of the Community Association for Riders with Disabilities (CARD).
50/50 WINNING NUMBER: A-224892
For Rules of Play and for more information about how to claim your prize visit: card.ca
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About CARD:
Since its incorporation in 1969, CARD has provided therapy in the fields of cognitive therapy, physical therapy, rehabilitation, medicine, and adapted sport. CARD’s therapeutic horseback riding program benefits riders who seek physical or cognitive therapies, who have a variety of disabilities, including Autism, Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, and multiple sclerosis. The swinging, repetitive motion imparted to the rider through therapeutic horseback riding helps improve balance, coordination, strength and muscle tone, while gently mobilizing the joints. Therapeutic riding also improves sensory processing, focus and concentration, the ability to learn concepts, and communication skills.
Visit www.card.ca for more information.
THE QUEEN’S PLATE 50/50 RAFFLE DETAILS:
Join us at The Queen’s Plate and purchase a 50/50 raffle ticket in support of Rethink Breast Cancer.
Tickets can be purchased online from Monday June 17th – Saturday June 29th at 5:30pm. Purchase your tickets at: www.QP5050.ca
50/50 WINNING NUMBER: A-732910
For Rules of Play and for more information about how to claim your prize visit: rethinkbreastcancer.com/queensplate/
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The Queen’s Plate
The Queen’s Plate is Canada’s Oldest Thoroughbred horse race and longest continuously run race in North America.
It has a tradition of food, fashion and fantastic racing that has become the talk of the Toronto social scene. Opportunities abound with red carpet moments, lawn games, style contests, cocktails and so much more within the Hats & Horseshoes party area.
For more information visit the event page.
About Rethink Breast Cancer
Rethink Breast Cancer empowers young people impacted by breast cancer with their breakthrough approach education, support, resources, advocacy and community.
Visit www.rethinkbreastcancer.com for more information.
PEPSI NORTH AMERICA CUP 50/50 RAFFLE DETAILS:
Join us at the Pepsi North America Cup and purchase a 50/50 raffle ticket in support of the Milton District Hospital Foundation.
50/50 WINNING NUMBER: A-837441
For Rules of Play and for more information about how to claim your prize visit: https://www.mdhf.ca/woodbine5050/
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North America Cup:
The best of standardbred racing meet at the 2019 Pepsi North America Cup as horses compete in the $1 million dollar race. The 36th edition of Canada’s richest standardbred race features exciting races, live music, interactive activities and food and drink specials.
For more information visit the event page.
About the Milton District Hospital Foundation
Transforming Giving. Transforming Care. It may surprise you to know that government funding does not support equipment purchases. That means, 100% of essential medical equipment required for Milton District Hospital must be funded through donations from our community. The Milton District Hospital Foundation (MDHF) is proud to work with the community of Milton to support Milton District Hospital. MDHF raises funds to help purchase essential medical equipment, technology and improve the facilities through annual fundraising initiatives, community events, and a combination of various other programs. Together, we are transforming healthcare in Milton now, and for generations to come.
Visit https://www.mdhf.ca/ for more information.
Derby Day Party 50/50 RAFFLE DETAILS:
Join us at the Derby Day Party and purchase a 50/50 raffle ticket in support of the Etobicoke General Hospital.
50/50 WINNING NUMBER: B-281474
For Rules of Play and for more information about how to claim your prize visit: www.oslerfoundation.org
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Derby Day Party:
It’s time to be FABULOUS! Enjoy a day filled with southern hospitality at the 3rd annual Derby Day Party at Woodbine Racetrack! Experience the charm of Kentucky during the “Most exciting 2 minutes in sports”, the Kentucky Derby.
For more information visit the event page.
About the Etobicoke General Hospital
Etobicoke General Hospital cares for thousands of patients every year in one of the fastest growing and most diverse communities in Toronto. Etobicoke General’s new patient care tower is now under construction, but most people aren’t aware that 100% of funding for medical equipment within a hospital comes from the community. Without your help, Etobicoke General’s new patient tower will be just empty rooms. Help us give Etobicoke the care it deserves because Etobicoke matters.
Visit www.YouHaveThePower.ca to learn more and donate today.
| Born | Bradley J. Grant |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Canada |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Relatives | John Grant (father) |
Bradley 'Brad' J. Grant is a Canadian trucking magnate and standardbred horse owner from Milton, Ontario. He is the former owner of the Milton Icehawks (previously known as the Milton Merchants), which is part of the Ontario Junior Hockey League.[1]
Early life[edit]
Grant was born in 1954 or 1955 to Kathleen 'Kay' and John Grant, owner of J.B. Grant Trucking, a company that hauled cement in Ontario.[2] Brad has four sisters and one brother.[3]
Grant's roots in harness racing stretch back to his childhood. He spent a lot of time on his father's standardbred breeding farm in Hornby, which he purchased in 1965. John Grant, who was inducted into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame as a builder in 1998, bred and raced a notable list of provincial stars including Hornby Glory, Hornby Tora, Hornby Judy, Armbro Luxury, and Classic Wish.[4] Brad opted not to continue his father's Hornby breeding operation.[5]
The elder John was not only involved in the trucking business, but also the golf course business as well as horse racing.[6]
Trucking Ownership[edit]
Grant founded his trucking company, Active Transport, in 1983. His father owned and operated John Grant Haulage, but it is now a family-owned business that is run by Brad.[7] John Grant Haulage has 57 trucks in operation.[8]
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In 2015, Brad Grant's investment firm purchased a controlling interest in Hutton Transport from St. Marys Cement.[9]
Bradley J. Grant Investments also have financial interests in 'a number of working transport companies,' including Active Transport and Movin' Freight.[10]
Hockey Team Ownership[edit]
Brad Grant purchased the Tier-II Jr. A hockey team, the Milton Steamers in April 1986 around the time the organization was speculated to fold. During the 1986-87 season, he changed the team's name from the Steamers to the Merchants, and brought in former coach Gerry Inglis. Inglis had prior experience coaching the Georgetown Raiders and had won five intermediate championships at the time.[11]
Grant led the team to tremendous success in the late 1990s. During his 15-year ownership run, the team captured four division crowns, three league championships and a provincial title.[12]
In 1992, the Milton Merchants were Central Junior B Hockey League champions with a 4-2 victory in Game 7 over the Aurora Eagles.[13] They made the Ontario Hockey AssociationSutherland Cup Junior B championship, but lost five games to the Mid-Western Junior B Hockey League's Kitchener Dutchmen.[14]
The 1994-95 season marked the beginning of a historical run for the franchise as the club won five straight division titles. The surge of success increased when the Merchants were crowned league champions in 1997, winning the Buckland Trophy after defeating the Newmarket 87's. In the 1997 Dudley Cup playoffs, the Rayside-Balfour Sabrecats (NOJHL) beat Milton four games to one.
In 1998, the Milton Merchants repeated their Buckland Trophy title, dispatching the Newmarket Hurricanes this time, and then went on to become Central Canadian Junior A Champions by winning the Dudley Hewitt Cup, defeating the Rayside-Balfour Sabrecats (NOJHL) four games to two, and exacting revenge for the previous year's loss to Rayside-Balfour.
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At the 1998 Royal Bank Cup, the Milton Merchants went 1-3 in round robin play. In the semifinal game, Milton lost 6-2 to the South Surrey Eagles and were eliminated from the tournament.
In 2001, Grant sold the team to a trio that consisted of ex-NHLer Dave Gagner, then-owner of the Mississauga IceDogs Mario Forgione, and wine distillery consultant Ken Chase.
Harness Racing[edit]
In the 1970s, Charles Juravinski tried to get a new racetrack off the ground just outside Hamilton, Ontario. Juravinski was introduced to John Grant, Brad's father, who joined in on the venture. With the help of John Grant, Juravinski succeeded in founding his new racetrack in 1971. The half-mile harness horse racing track was named Flamboro Downs.
Flamboro Downs proved to be a wise move for Grant as the Hamilton-area racetrack was extremely well received after opening in April 1975. During the first year of opening, Juravinski got to know John Grant's son, Brad. Years later John Grant sold his stake in Flamboro Downs due to health concerns, much to Juravinski's dismay. Many years later Juravinski and the younger Grant joined forces to co-own a horse named American Rock.[15]
In 1997, Brad Grant got drawn back into the horse racing industry through the ownership of horses.[16]
On January 4, 2016, a devastating barn fire at Classy Lane Training Centre in Puslinch, Ontario killed 43 horses. Grant himself lost four of his horses in the fire — millionaire older pacer Apprentice Hanover, unraced three-year-old pacing mare Proven Effective, older gelded pacer Whiskey N Pie (a winner of $47,000 on the track) and older gelded pacer Whistle Jimmy K, who earned more than $47,000 racing.[17]
Two weeks later, Grant traveled to New Jersey where he spent $275,000 USD on three racehorses to be trained by Guelph native Ben Wallace, who had lost all 17 horses of his horses due to the Classy Lane fire.[18]
Personal[edit]
Grant serves the Milton District Hospital Foundation as vice chair and is a past chair of the foundation. He has donated thousands of dollars to the hospital foundation through his personal donations as well as donations from his trucking companies.[19] He is also the finance chairman of the Ontario Hockey Association.[20] Grant lives in Milton, Ontario. He is married to his wife Bonnie.[21]
References[edit]
- ^'Once bitten by the horse bug, it's hard to stay away'. The Hamilton Spectator. 2009-01-03. Retrieved 2017-02-07.
- ^'Flamboro's Founding Families Reunited Standardbred Canada'. www.standardbredcanada.ca. Retrieved 2017-02-07.
- ^'The Harness Edge'. www.theharnessedge.com. Archived from the original on 2016-10-12. Retrieved 2017-02-07.
- ^InsideHalton.com. 'Grant hoping for an Ontario superstar this season'. www.insidehalton.com. Retrieved 2017-02-07.
- ^InsideHalton.com. 'Grant hoping for an Ontario superstar this season'. www.insidehalton.com. Retrieved 2017-02-07.
- ^'Obituary of John Grant'. earlyfuneralhome.com. Retrieved 2017-02-07.
- ^'Brad Grant's Drive And Desire Standardbred Canada'. www.standardbredcanada.ca. Retrieved 2017-02-07.
- ^'John Grant Haulage Limited USDOT 168523 - Mississauga, Ontario Trucking Company'. www.quicktransportsolutions.com. Retrieved 2017-02-07.
- ^OurPerth.ca. 'Job stability promised as Hutton Transport changes hands'. www.ourperth.ca. Retrieved 2017-02-07.
- ^OurPerth.ca. 'Job stability promised as Hutton Transport changes hands'. www.ourperth.ca. Retrieved 2017-02-07.
- ^'Canadian Champion (Milton, ON), 16 Apr 1986, p. 9'. news.milton.halinet.on.ca. Retrieved 2017-02-07.
- ^LeBlanc, Steve (March 29, 1999). 'Merchants, Scouts and resource centre nominated for Organization of the Year'(PDF).
- ^'Canadian Champion (Milton, ON), 3 Apr 1992, p. 1'. news.milton.halinet.on.ca. Retrieved 2017-02-07.
- ^'Canadian Champion (Milton, ON), 1 May 1992, p. 15'. news.milton.halinet.on.ca. Retrieved 2017-02-07.
- ^'Flamboro's Founding Families Reunited Standardbred Canada'. www.standardbredcanada.ca. Retrieved 2017-02-07.
- ^'Once bitten by the horse bug, it's hard to stay away'. The Hamilton Spectator. 2009-01-03. Retrieved 2017-02-07.
- ^InsideHalton.com. ''I've lost everything', says Milton trainer who lost 17 horses in barn fire'. www.insidehalton.com. Retrieved 2017-02-07.
- ^Mercury, Guelph. 'Horseowner gets his trainer right back in the game after Puslinch fire'. www.guelphmercury.com. Retrieved 2017-02-07.
- ^'Milton District Hospital Foundation Annual Report 2013-2014'(PDF). mdhf.ca.
- ^InsideHalton.com. 'Grant hoping for an Ontario superstar this season'. www.insidehalton.com. Retrieved 2017-02-07.
- ^'The Harness Edge'. www.theharnessedge.com. Archived from the original on 2016-10-12. Retrieved 2017-02-07.