A total of 72 golfers comprising 18 teams took part in the Texas scramble event, raising $2,640 outright for the Foundation and potentially even more.
“We’re expecting a few more donations to come in, so it’s just awesome,” said tournament organizer Jean Kempel. “It’s a great cause so we’re really happy with that… it’s basically a fun tournament, we threw in some prizes this year to make it a little better, so it’s nice to see people come out.”
The team of Paul Kwan, Lyle Longworth, Carolyn MacDonald and Ken Bradley carded a 59 to take first place in the event.
Every dollar raised at the tournament will go to the Foundation, which is currently in the midst of it’s Mammography Matters campaign in order to raise funds for the new machine.
“The Moose Jaw Health Foundation is committed to reducing the incidence of breast cancer, and reducing the mortality from cancer in our community – early detection is key,” said Health Foundation board chairman James Murdock in a press release. “The new mammography equipment is truly the next great advancement in digital imaging to help detect breast cancer.
“We are thrilled that the Hillcrest Ladies 18 and the Senior Men’s Leagues chose the Health Foundation to be the recipient of the event.”
Kempel and her fellow players were more than happy to see the money going to such a cause.
“I think it’s great, anything they can do to improve the hospital is a plus,” she said.
