Golfers in Lac La Biche hit the links to raise money for Road to Hope

The Road to Hope Cancer Support Foundation hosted its third annual Spring Scramble on June 25.

LAC LA BICHE - On June 25, around 80 golfers teed up for a good cause as they took part in the Road to Hope Cancer Support Foundation’s third annual Spring Scramble. The event was held on the links and fairways of the Lac La Biche Golf and Country Club. Following registration and a shotgun start, the golfers, many of whom belonged to teams representing local businesses and community service groups, took to the greens to help raise money for Road to Hope.

The nonprofit organization provides transportation to cancer patients in Lac La Biche and Athabasca counties. Volunteer drivers pick patients up at their homes, take them to their cancer-related appointments, and back home again. The service is provided at no expense to clients.

“Our drivers are able to claim mileage expenses at rates set by the CRA annually. Currently, our average trip cost is $256,” said the organization. The 2026 Spring Scramble wrapped up later in the day with a banquet and awards ceremony.

According to Jessica Wallace, coordinator of the Road to Hope Cancer Support Foundation, the Spring Scramble, along with the annual Athabasca Golf Classic, which takes place in September, are important fundraising events for the organization. This, year, explained Wallace, the tournament raised just shy of $13,000. “This one and the one in the fall are our primary fundraisers for the whole year,” Wallace told Lakeland This Week.

“We make a good chunk of the money we need to help make sure we can pay the drivers...reimburse them for their mileage claims.” The 2026 edition of the tournament was successful, says Wallace. “The weather was great, the people looked like they were having fun, and I heard wonderful things about the food and prizes,” she stated.

The team with the best score went to one of the teams entered by Fleming Cats, while the ‘Most Honest Team’ designation was given to Generations Eye Care. “We also had over 50 prizes that we gave away, including proximity prizes, raffle draws, and more,” Wallace explained. While the Spring Scramble typically has more golfers taking part, due to ongoing construction on the Lac La Biche golf course, and with the course temporarily reduced to nine holes, there were fewer this year.

Extensive renovations began on the course in 2024 that included work on new tee boxes, fairways, and greens. “Hopefully next year with all 18 holes open, we’ll have a bigger turnout,” said Wallace.