Proceeds From Thelma Jones Golf Scramble Benefit Regional West Cancer Services and Prairie Haven Hospice
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb., – Regional West Foundation Chairman John Massey was handing out large checks Monday as the foundation closed the books on the 2010 Thelma Jones Golf Scramble.
Massey presented checks totaling $18,000 to representatives of The Cancer Treatment Center at Regional West and Prairie Haven Hospice.
“Every golfer, every vendor, and every volunteer who participated in the 2010 Thelma Jones Golf Scramble helped to make these donations possible,” said Massey. “It’s my pleasure to present the funds to the Cancer Treatment Center and Prairie Haven Hospice on behalf of the participants and the Regional West Foundation board of directors.”
Director Linda Rock accepted the gift for Prairie Haven Hospice. Golf scramble funds are used by Prairie Haven Hospice to provide services to enhance patients’ quality of life, as well as to provide bereavement services to those who are unable to afford them.
The Cancer Treatment Center utilizes funds from the Thelma Jones Golf Scramble to support both Camp Hope and Cancer Survivors’ Day. Cancer Services Director Jeff Kriewald accepted the check on behalf of The Cancer Treatment Center.
Cancer Services and Hospice were designated as beneficiaries of the annual golf scramble by the family of Thelma Jones, a golfer and longtime friend of Regional West, who died of cancer in 1989. The fundraising event is a community tradition, having been held for more than two decades on the second Monday in July at the Scotts Bluff Country Club.
Individuals and/or teams may register to play and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information about this annual event, please contact Foundation Director Shelley Knutson at 308-630-2244.
Regional West Foundation raises, manages, and distributes funds to enhance the services, programs, and projects of Regional West Health Services. The Foundation supports projects to strengthen health care services that are essential to the quality and growth of our local medical community, including new technology, building improvements, and health education scholarships.