Annual Val Matteotti Italian Open



The 29th Annual Val Matteotti Italian Open was once again a wonderful day of golf, fun in the sun, and raising money for our community!

On August 14th, golfers, sponsors, and volunteers joined the CRHF staff at the Lethbridge Country Club for the 29th Annual Val Matteotti Italian to support of a great cause.
 
Named after prominent philanthropists Val and Flora Matteotti, the event is known as one of the most distinguished and one-of-a-kind golf tournaments in Southern Alberta.

Over the past 29 years, the annual golf tournament has raised a total of about $1.7 million, which will fund life-saving healthcare and the greatest needs of the Chinook Regional Hospital.
 
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible donors, sponsors, golfers, volunteers,
spectators and supporters who helped make the tournament so successful.


Together we can make a difference in our community!

About Val Matteotti Italian Open

Now in its 29th year, the Val Matteotti Italian Open was inspired by a unique idea…an appreciation for Italian food, a love for golf, and a belief in the importance of giving back to healthcare in our community. Named after prominent philanthropists Val and Flora Matteotti, the event is known as one of the most distinguished and one-of-a-kind golf tournaments offered in Southern Alberta. To date, it has raised over $1.7 million for the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation, supporting state-of-the-art equipment purchases, special projects and programs.
 

 

2024 Italian Open Organizing Committee (L to R):



Tony Rose (Let’s Pasta Food Services Inc.), Molly Pletsch (CRH Foundation), Crystal Elliott (CRH Foundation), John Talerico (Talerico Financial Group), (NA - Rocco Suriano (Let’s Pasta Food Services Inc.)

 

 

Bringing Hearts Home | Awareness Event at The Pin!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Sid Tams and the owners of The Pin in Taber for hosting a wonderful awareness evening in support of the Bringing Hearts Home Campaign!
 
By bringing together community supporters and generously providing supper for all attendees, the evening was made even more special with Dr. Sayeh Zielke sharing an update on the campaign's progress.
 
Events like this are a powerful reminder of how our community comes together to help bring hearts closer to home. 
 
Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to raising awareness for this important cause!

Balog Charity Cattle Auction | Thank You!

We want to extend another big thankyou to Bob Balog, Balog Auctions, and everyone who participated in the annual Balog Charity Cattle Auction Sale last month.
 
Our staff even had the opportunity to watch the auction live and hand out cookies to the wonderful buyers - thank you for all of your support over the years!

Celebrating 30 Years of the Val Matteotti Italian Open: A Legacy of Generosity

Lethbridge, AB – March 20th, 2025

After three decades of generosity, camaraderie, and philanthropy, the Val Matteotti Italian Open proudly celebrates 30 years of impact in support of healthcare in Southern Alberta.

Re-named in honor of Val and Flora Matteotti, esteemed philanthropists who deeply believed in giving back to their community, this one-of-a-kind tournament has been a cornerstone of fundraising for Chinook Regional Hospital.

Since its inception as the Italian Open, the event has raised an astonishing $1.7 million, helping fund state-of-the-art equipment, patient care, and vital healthcare initiatives that improve lives across the region.

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The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation is the leading philanthropic partner for Chinook Regional Hospital and surrounding healthcare facilities. With the support of generous donors, we drive innovation and fund state-of-the-art equipment.