every swing helps champions start small
Join us for Birdies for Babies 2025!
Mark your calendar for Monday, June 9, 2025, at Rideau View Golf Club. This is your chance to enjoy a fantastic day of golf while making a difference for babies in need at the 2nd annual Birdies for Babies Golf Tournament.
Last year, thanks to the incredible support of sponsors, donors, and golfers, we raised over $51,000 for the Sandra Schmirler Foundation to help purchase life-saving NICU equipment at CHEO. With an additional $10,000 from the Foundation, our total reached nearly $62,000!
Don’t miss this opportunity to golf, network, and make a difference!
Tournament Schedule:
11:00 a.m. Registration and lunch
12:30 p.m. Shotgun start
5:00 p.m. Reception
6:00 p.m. Dinner
Birdies forr Babies 2025 is sold out, but visit our registration page to join our wait list.
In the words of our 2024 guest speaker, Pascale Letendre: “Together, we have the power to make a difference. Together, we can help ensure that every baby receives the care and support they need to thrive. Every little bit helps. Thank you for helping us save the lives of babies born too soon, too small or too sick. Champions do start small but it takes a village. Thank you for choosing to be part of our village.”
Registration for Birdies for Babies 2025 is SOLD OUT!
SPECIAL GUESTS
Guest Speaker - Sara Miller
Sara Miller is the daughter of Canadian curling legend Sandra Schmirler and a passionate advocate for the legacy her mother left behind. Born just two and a half years before Sandra’s passing in 2000, Sara has grown up in Saskatchewan carrying forward her mother’s inspiring story of perseverance, excellence, and giving back.
A competitive curler herself, Sara understands firsthand the impact of sport and community. She is deeply involved with the Sandra Schmirler Foundation, which raises funds to support life-saving equipment for premature and critically ill babies in NICUs across Canada—continuing the mission that was so close to her mother’s heart.
Sara’s journey is one of resilience, strength, and the power of legacy. At Birdies for Babies, she will share her personal story and the profound impact of the Foundation’s work, inspiring us all to make a difference for families in need.
Musical Entertainment - Pierce Clarke
A multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and passionate music lover, Pierce Clarke creates music that blends emotion, sound, and style in a way that is both timeless and fresh. Originally from Prince Edward Island, Pierce pursued his musical passion at the world-renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston, graduating in 2017. Since then, he has performed in cities and venues across North America. Now based in Toronto, he continues to grow and evolve as a songwriter, musician, and performer.
We’re thrilled to welcome Pierce back for Birdies for Babies 2025, where he will set the perfect tone for an unforgettable day in support of CHEO and the Sandra Schmirler Foundation.
ON-COURSE ACTIVITIES
New for Birdies for Babies 2025, we’re excited to introduce the Full Wedge Shopping Experience—a unique and personalized gifting opportunity for all participants!
Before you hit the course, you’ll have the chance to visit the Full Wedge pop-up shop, where you can select your own premium golf polo from a curated collection of high-quality apparel.
Known for their bold designs and high-performance golf wear, Full Wedge brings style and personality to the game. We’re thrilled to partner with them to offer this special touch at this year’s tournament!
Think you have what it takes to go head-to-head with a rising golf star? The Future Star Challenge is back for Birdies for Babies 2025, giving participants the chance to test their skills against Rideau View’s own Ceilidh Spare!
A standout young golfer with an impressive game, Ceilidh will be waiting for you on the course, ready to take you on in a closest-to-the-pin challenge. See if you can match—or beat—one of golf’s future stars!
Ready for the ultimate test of skill and a shot at $25,000? Birdies for Babies 2025 features an exciting BrokerLink Hole-in-One Challenge—where one perfect swing could win you a significant cash prize!
If you ace the hole, you’ll walk away with $25,000, courtesy of BrokerLink. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just playing for fun, this is your chance to make tournament history.
who DOES BIRDIES FOR BABIES SUPPORT?
THE SANDRA SCHMIRLER FOUNDATION
Since 2001, the Sandra Schmirler Foundation has raised and given over $9 million to purchase life-saving equipment for NICUs in over 100 hospitals in every Canadian province and territory, including over $300,000 for babies in Ottawa hospitals. The lives of thousands of premature and critically ill babies have been saved because of the Sandra Schmirler Foundation.
CHEO
The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) is a pediatric health-care and research centre located in Ottawa. CHEO is also a tertiary trauma centre for children in Eastern Ontario, Nunavut, Northern Ontario and the Outaouais region of Quebec and one of only seven Level I trauma centres for children in Canada.