ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT BENEFITS
PATIENTS, FAMILIES AT SAINT FRANCIS
Cape Girardeau, Missouri - Along with 160 golfers, more than 30 volunteers turned out for the 13th Annual Ken Hayden Memorial Golf Tournament, raising more than $73,000 in support of patients and their families at Saint Francis Healthcare System.
The tournament has generated over $686,000 since its 2004 inception helping Saint Francis patients and their families in the region. Named in memory of Ken Hayden, who loved helping people and playing golf, the outing's proceeds assist Saint Francis Healthcare System patients and their families in need in a variety of beneficial ways.
Winners of the morning championship flight were Mark Cicero, Erin Hoffman, Jasvindar Singh and Alexandra Mating. Second place went to Dr. Joseph Mayo, Julie Yankus, Mark Moore and Dr. Colleen Moore. Third place winners were Dan Atkinson, Jen McLemore, Jarett Stafford and Jill Braswell.
Afternoon championship flight winners were Steve Bjelich, Lisa Bjelich, Aaron Wright and Kathy Morris sponsored by GreenPages Technology. Second place went to Ron Harris, Faith Tegel, Bill Tegel and Sara Varner sponsored by DeRoyal Industries. Third place winners were Ian Soutar, Corrine Soutar, Laura Younghouse and Rob Younghouse sponsored by Cape Radiology Group.
The Friends of Saint Francis, formally organized in 1976, assists Saint Francis Healthcare System Foundation in providing patient services and financial assistance to Saint Francis and the community. Since its beginning, The Friends has given more than $3.5 million in support of Saint Francis Healthcare System. The Friends Board is composed of people from the community and employees who are committed to serving the Healthcare System in an active way.
The Friends support the Healthcare System, its patients and their families; give back to the community through service; and transform lives for the better.
Saint Francis Healthcare System Foundation is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization that supports Saint Francis Healthcare System by strengthening the institution overall and reaffirming its mission of supporting the community and the people it serves. Formally organized in 1976, its mission reflects the Healthcare System’s priorities through fundraising efforts that support the community. The Foundation hosts several annual events, including golf tournaments, galas and Pink Up, and philanthropic activities such as annual appeals, memorials, endowment funds, planned giving, grants and major gifts. Through the generosity of the community, staff and volunteers, the Foundation accepts contributions each year to purchase state-of-the-art equipment, provides patient and employee assistance, creates new programs that help patients in the region, and improves facilities at the Healthcare System.
Photo Above: The winners of the morning championship flight were Mark Cicero, Erin Hoffman, Jasvindar Singh and Alexandra Mating.
Photo Below: The winners of the afternoon championship flight were Steve Bjelich, Lisa Bjelich, Aaron Wright and Kathy Morris.
