Golf tournament nets $29K for Beebe cancer patient fund
The Jean & Joan Golf Tournament committee recently presented the Beebe Medical Foundation with a donation of $29,197 for Beebe Healthcare’s Cancer Patient Special Needs Fund from the proceeds of the 21st Annual Jean & Joan Tournament held Sept. 20-21.
The annual event featured a pickleball tournament on Sunday and a golf tournament on Monday at Kings Creek Country Club in Rehoboth Beach.
Since its founding in 1999, the tourney has enabled the Jean & Joan Cancer Fund to donate more than $565,000 from event proceeds to support cancer care at the Tunnell Cancer Center and now the South Coastal Cancer Center near Millville. In previous years, in addition to patient transport vans, the Jean & Joan Cancer Fund donated a 3D mammography machine to support early diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer; infusion recliners; new computer workstations on wheels that allow nurses to remain at a patient’s bedside for patient care and charting; funds to help create a designated patient special needs fund; funds for construction of a scenic wall in the Tunnell Healing Garden; and funds to establish a library and center for fitting cosmetic and prosthetic devices for recovering cancer patients.
“We are so grateful to all the sponsors, pickleball players and golfers that supported our tournament event during this challenging time. I’m thankful for all the committee members and country club staff who supported an adjusted format this year to ensure the safety of all participants. A fun and successful time was had by all!” said Cherrie Rich, Jean and Joan Tournament chair.
“We are grateful to the dedication and perseverance of Cherrie and her committee to continue the legacy of this tournament this year. The committee and Kings Creek worked together to execute a safe and socially distanced two-day event. For over 20 years, the Jean and Joan Fund, and the loyal support from everyone involved with this tournament have improved care and saved the lives of so many of our friends, neighbors and family who use Beebe oncology services,” said Kay Young, executive director of development, Beebe Medical Foundation.
The fund was founded in 1999 in memory of local cancer victims Jean James and Joan Martin, and the charity tournament has been played at Kings Creek Country Club every year.
The 22nd Annual Jean & Joan Tournament will be held Sunday and Monday, Sept. 23 and 24, at Kings Creek Country Club.
To learn about ways to support and give to Beebe Healthcare and oncology services, contact Beebe Medical Foundation at 302-644-2900 or go to beebemedicalfoundation.org.
