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25th Tournament of HOPE set for May 15 This year’s event held in memory of local nurse Betty Ann Brown
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By Tami Scott
hen siblings Kim and Greg Brown were asked to describe their mom for HOPE for Bereaved’s upcoming annual Tournament of HOPE dedication, their words spoke volumes. Both spoke of Betty Ann Brown with reverence and love, regarding her as a devoted mother, friend, mentor and advocate. Brown enjoyed a successful and rewarding 30-year career as a radiation oncology nurse at Upstate Medical Center, and earned numerous accolades over the years. She was the recipient of the Syracuse University Chancellor’s Award, Nursing Excellence Award, and the NACCP Community Service Award. She co-founded the Syracuse Area Black Nurses Association (SABNA) and the Syracuse University sponsored GENESIS project, which promotes health and wellness among African-American communities in the Syracuse area. “Her devotion to her family and career were understandably her highest priorities,” they wrote for HOPE’s monthly newsletter. HOPE for Bereaved is a nonprofit organization that provides support, resources and hope for grieving children, adults and families. Brown died in May 2014 after a courageous battle with breast cancer and metastatic brain cancer. This year, HOPE for Bereaved is dedicating its 25th annual Tournament of HOPE in her memory. “Betty was an avid golfer,” said HOPE volunteer Margie Nye, noting that she often played a round of golf at the Cavalry Club in Syracuse with her Nine-Hole League. Both Betty’s children approached the local not-for-profit organization last year about becoming a sponsor for this year’s event. “In years past, if a loved one died and they loved to golf, [the family] would do a golf tournament, and usually those golf tournaments would last for anywhere from three to six years and then they would kind of fizzle out. Golf tournaments are a lot of work,” Nye said. Three years ago, HOPE decided to dedicate its long-established tournament each year to a different person. “HOPE for Bereaved has recognized that when somebody dies, one of the things that’s really important to their survivors is that they’re remembered. And this is one of those times.” The 25th Annual Tournament of HOPE will be held on Monday, May 15 at Baldwinsville’s Timber Banks, a Jack
Nicklaus designed golf course. Registration begins at 10 a.m. with a team captains meeting at 10:30 a.m. and a shotgun start at 11 a.m. Romano Subaru, of Syracuse, is donating a brand new vehicle to the first person who makes a hole-in-one. Cost is $125 per person ($500 per foursome; $1,000 per foursome with sponsorBetty Ann Brown ship), which includes greens fees, cart, breakfast, lunch, dinner, beverages and contests. For registration or sponsorship information, visit hopeforbereaved.com, email hopeforbereaved@cnymail.com or call 315-475-HOPE (4673) and ask for Joyce Ryan or Walt Stein. Rain date is Tuesday, May 16. Hope for Bereaved provides core services free-of-charge to anyone experiencing the death of someone close to them. Proceeds from the event will fund these services, which include 12 different monthly support groups, one-on-one counseling and a monthly newsletter. “It’s [our] mission [at HOPE] to make sure that we are here for the people that need us and that there’s no price tag attached to [the services] because grief is its own issue, [people] don’t need to worry about whether they can pay for it,” Nye said. “That’s been the mission from the very beginning, that my mom [founder Therese Schoeneck] wanted to make sure that help was offered to anybody no matter where they came from or what their religion or whether or not they could make a donation.” Hope also holds grief workshops for daycare providers, onsite bereavement support for employees dealing with grief in the workplace, school resource kits, along with training and resources for helping individuals with developmental disabilities cope with grief. Additionally, the organization has grown to include training, consultation and resources for those who wish to help the bereaved.
Liverpool resident Tami Scott is a freelance writer and editor. She may be reached at 315-530-7117 or by email at tami.zim@gmail. com.
Tournament of HOPE 24th Annual Captain & Crew Golf Tournament When: Monday, May 15 (Rain date: Tuesday, May 16) Time: 10 a.m. registration, 10:30 a.m. Team Captains meeting, 11 a.m. Shotgun Start Where: Timber Banks Golf Course, 3536 Timber Banks Parkway, Baldwinsville Contact: Joyce Ryan or Walt Stein at 475-HOPE (4673), visit hopeforbereaved.com, or email hopeforbereaved@cnymail.com
Delmonico’s hosts fundraiser
Eat in or take out - 50 percent goes to HOPE
HOPE for Bereaved’s annual fundraiser at Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse will be held from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9 at 2950 Erie Blvd. E. in Syracuse. Be greeted by a Joan Rivers impersonator on the red carpet and enjoy entertainment throughout the evening with an amazing magician and caricaturist. Due to large turnouts each year, parking lot attendants will provide shuttle service. Delmonico’s annually donates 50 percent of event proceeds to HOPE. Special thanks to John Wade for his generosity.
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