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MEDIA RELEASE Tournament Raises $30,000 for Prevention of Colorectal Cancer Brockville—Sun, smiles and perfect swings made for a great day at the Second Annual Screen for the Cure Golf Tournament held at the Brockville Country Club June 18. Over $30,000 was raised to purchase new colorectal cancer screening equipment for the Brockville General Hospital. Colorectal cancer is the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canada, and the second leading cause in cancer-related deaths of Canadian men and women. Ironically, if screened and caught early, the chances for survival with this cancer increase by 95 per cent. “Once again, through the generosity of the donors, sponsors and players, the Screen for the Cure Tournament has achieved its goal to provide an increase in the number of colonoscopes we can use for screening here in Brockville,” says tournament Honourary Chair Dr. William Redmond. “Colon screening really does work. For the patients with increased risk of colorectal cancer or polyps, a negative scope provides reassurance. Finding and removing a polyp prevents a possible cancer from starting. And,” he adds, “if a cancer is found, it will likely be at an earlier stage which means a better outcome from surgical treatment that we provide in Brockville.” The 2010 winning team players were Russ Gaskin, Steve Philip, Dean Trudeau and Bruce Philip. Next year’s tournament is slated for June 17, 2011. This year,136 golfers participated—enjoying lunch, golf, silent auction and dinner as they helped the Brockville and area community increase its ability to provide state-of-the-art care. If you would like to make a donation to this fundraiser, please contact the Brockville & District Hospital Foundation at 613-345-4478.
All lined up and ready to go—golfers and carts line up for the Second Annual Screen for the Cure Golf Tournament at the Brockville Country Club. From left are Screen for the Cure Committee members Russ Gaskin, Rob Janke, Tom Harrington, Jack Butt, Honourary Chair Dr. Willliam Redmond, Sharon Clarke, BGH Board Chair Hugh Bates, BGH President & CEO Ray Marshall,(front row) Chair Don Moore, Doris Hallett, Heather Brown and Adrian Geraghty. Missing are Ron Healy, Ian McFall and Keith Fraser.
For more information, please contact:
Doris
Hallet, Committee Secretary
Healthy People ~ Outstanding Care
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