The Abbotsford Police Members’ Benevolent Association holds its annual ALS Charity Golf Tournament and Silent Auction on Monday, July 17.
The event is held in memory of Const. John Goyer, who was injured in September 2001 while investigating a domestic assault.
The suspect became enraged and violently resisted being arrested by Goyer and his partner. A struggle ensued, and Goyer suffered injuries to his head, neck and back.
Goyer was unable to return to work, and in December of that year he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which his doctor determined was triggered by the injuries he sustained in the arrest.
Goyer died from the illness on April 19, 2006.
Net proceeds from the charity golf tournament go to the ALS Society of B.C.
The event takes place at Ledgeview Golf and Country Club in Abbotsford, starting at 11 a.m.
A dinner follows at Phoenix Ballroom, 22780 King Rd. For more information or to register, send an email to golf@apunion.ca.