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Memorial Oncology Patients Benefit from Successful Golf Tournament
By Carrie McLane Burkett Communications and Development Manager, MaineHealth Memorial Hospital
More than 140 golfers and 33 sponsors helped Memorial Hospital raise over $50,000 toward the Oncology Patient Relief Fund. The Hospital’s 44th annual Golf Tournament was held July 18 at the Wentworth Golf Club in Jackson, N.H.
“The Oncology Patient Relief Fund was inspired by a need identified by the oncology department,” said Director of Development Dawn Morrison. “Our patients sometimes run into barriers. This funding gives us the flexibility to help with anything that may be preventing them from following through on their treatment plan.”
“Cancer is very prevalent in the valley,” said Kathy Munroe, Clinical Supervisor of Oncology. “More than people probably know. Having this fund has been a huge help to people in a lot of different ways.”
Team Northway Bank, including golfers Pete Gagne, Vikki Corbridge, Ed Harrigan, and John Difeo, took first place for the mixed flight. The Coleman Companies Ladies Team, including golfers Sheri Coleman, Alanna Infinger, Stacey Burke, and Stacey Patell, took first place for the ladies’ flight. Team HEB, including golfers Sean Perley, Torrey Adair, Kevin Hamlin, and Josh McAllister, took first place for the men’s flight.
“We had a conversation with a private donor who was looking to give back after an experience his wife had there,” said Morrison. “The donor was happy to contribute funds to start this program and we have been able to help many of our patients already.”
This year’s golf tournament had two tee times to accommodate the high demand from golfers. “We were strategic and fit several teams in for a fast-paced shotgun start in the morning, followed by a packed shotgun start at 1 p.m.,” said Paul Keane, co-chair of Memorial’s golf committee. “The weather was perfect. We were glad that so many people came out to support the hospital and the patients.”
Visit memorialhospitalnh.org/golf to see a full list of results and view a video with highlights of this year’s tournament. In the tournament’s 44 years, the event has raised well over $1 million, purchasing life-saving equipment, benefiting community health programs, and improving the patient experience.
