Memorial oncology patients benefit from successful golf tournament

Contact: Carrie Burkett, [email protected] / 603-356-5461 x2264
or Tim Kershner, [email protected] / 603-356-5461 ext. 2198

North Conway, NH - More than 140 golfers and 33 sponsors helped Memorial Hospital raise over $50,000 toward the Oncology Patient Relief Fund.

The Hospital's 44th annual Golf Tournament was held July 18 at the Wentworth Golf Club in Jackson, N.H.

The Coleman Companies Ladies Team, including golfers Sheri Coleman, Alanna Infinger, Stacey Burke, and Stacey Patell, took first place for the ladies' flight.

"The Oncology Patient Relief Fund was inspired by a need identified by the oncology department," said Director of Development Dawn Morrison. "Our patients sometimes run into barriers. This funding gives us the flexibility to help with anything that may be preventing them from following through on their treatment plan."

"Cancer is very prevalent in the valley," said Kathy Munroe, Clinical Supervisor of Oncology. "More than people probably know. Having this fund has been a huge help to people in a lot of different ways."

Team HEB, including golfers Sean Perley, Torrey Adair, Kevin Hamlin, and Josh McAllister, took first place for the men's flight.

"We had a conversation with a private donor who was looking to give back after an experience his wife had there," said Morrison. "The donor was happy to contribute funds to start this program and we have been able to help many of our patients already."

This year's golf tournament had two tee times to accommodate the high demand from golfers. "We were strategic and fit several teams in for a fast-paced shotgun start in the morning, followed by a packed shotgun start at 1pm," said Paul Keane, co-chair of Memorial's golf committee. "The weather was perfect. We were glad that so many people came out to support the hospital and the patients."

Team Northway Bank, including golfers Pete Gagne, Vikki Corbridge, Ed Harrigan, and John Difeo, took first place for the mixed flight.

Team HEB, including golfers Sean Perley, Torrey Adair, Kevin Hamlin, and Josh McAllister, took first place for the men's flight. The Coleman Companies Ladies Team, including golfers Sheri Coleman, Alanna Infinger, Stacey Burke, and Stacey Patell, took first place for the ladies' flight. Team Northway Bank, including golfers Pete Gagne, Vikki Corbridge, Ed Harrigan, and John Difeo, took first place for the mixed flight.

The winner of the putting contest was George Clark. The winners of the closest to the pin contests were Lynne Anderson and Charlie Monroe. The winners of the longest drive contests were Stacy Petell and Dyllon Mclaughlin.

Visit memorialhospitalnh.org/golf to see a full list of results and view a video with highlights of this year's tournament. In the tournament's 44 years, the event has raised well over $1 million, purchasing life-saving equipment, benefiting community health programs, and improving the patient experience.

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About Memorial Hospital
Memorial Hospital is a not-for-profit 25-bed Critical Access Hospital located in North Conway, NH, and is a member of the MaineHealth family. Its hospital services include a 24-hour emergency department, surgery center, clinical laboratory, heart health & wellness programs, imaging services, cardiopulmonary care, family birthing center, oncology, chemotherapy and infusion services. Practices include primary care and family medicine, diabetes care, behavioral health, women's health, podiatry, orthopedics and physical therapy. Memorial Hospital is also home to The Merriman House nursing home, which provides senior care services in a comfortable, home-like setting. For more information, www.memorialhospitalnh.org or call 603-356-5461.

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