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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 19, 2011
Screen for the Cure Golf Tournament Takes Aim at Colorectal Cancer
From cure to prevention of colorectal cancer—that’s the focus of the Third Annual Screen for
the Cure Golf Tournament being held on June 17 at the Brockville Golf and Country Club.
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.
To date, over $60,000 has been raised by Screen for the Cure Golf Tournament, and all monies
raised stay in the community—to purchase new colorectal screening equipment for the Brockville General Hospital.
Tournament begins on the 17th with a box lunch at 11:30 a.m., and shotgun start at 12:30 p.m.
There are 144 players (36 teams of four). Registration fee is $150.00 ($100.00 for club members), including lunch, golf & cart, and
dinner. Dinner only is $50.00.
You can register through the Brockville and District Hospital Foundation at 613-345-4478 or
via the Pro Shop at the club. Not a golfer? Donations are also appreciated and can be made through the Foundation.
“Colon cancer screening is an important service for this community,” explains Dr. William
Redmond, BGH Chief of Surgery and Honourary Chair of Screen for the Cure. “Be part of the program in Brockville and support the
Screen for the Cure tournament. If you don't golf, any donation will help our local community directly to increase our ability to
provide state-of-the-art care.”
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“Colon cancer screening is an important service for this community,” explains Dr. William
Redmond, BGH Chief of Surgery and Honourary Chair of Screen for the Cure. “Be part of the program in Brockville and support the
Screen for the Cure tournament. If you don't golf, any donation will help our local community directly to increase our ability to
provide state-of-the-art care.”
For more information, please contact:
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Maggie Wheeler
Communications Officer
BROCKVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL
613-345-5649 Ext. 1-1504
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