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December 7, 2011

Gordon Hospital Foundation raises more than $30,000 for Radiation Therapy Center

Submitted by Gordon Hospital

CALHOUN — Gordon Hospital Foundation’s 5th Annual Golf Classic raised $32,125 for the hospital’s new Radiation Therapy Center, which will be built on the hospital’s campus. The Center will offer radiation therapy for the pinpoint treatment of cancer, and when completed, patients will no longer need to leave Gordon County to receive this vital service. The Radiation Therapy Center is now being planned and architectural drawings are underway. The hospital hopes to break ground in early spring with a completion date by the end of 2012.

The event, which was held at Barnsley Gardens, featured more than 100 golfers coming together for this worthy cause. “It was a beautiful day and all the golfers had a great time,” says Judy Jackson, director of development at Gordon Hospital. “This was our fifth year hosting the event and it was one of our most successful. We are blessed to have individuals in our community that feel so strongly about helping us expand cancer services to our community.”

Sponsors for this year’s event were: Birdie sponsor—Brasfield & Gorrie; Dove Sponsors—Resource Corporation of America, Helen Jones, Express Signs, Northwest Georgia Surgical, All God’s Children, Inglett & Stubbs, Boiler Supply, Ledford Plumbing, Ragan Enterprises, Earl Swenson & Associates, Mohawk Home, Balch & Bingham LLP, Brian Brannon, Gordon County Clerk of Superior Court; Hole-in-One Sponsor—Hospital Authority Board, Feiler & Associates; Hole Sponsors—Fox Systems, Inc., Winter & Scoggins, Dr. Bill & Christie McCown, Skin Cancer & Cosmetic Dermatology Center, Masley Cabinets, Matt Barton, City Councilman, Shaw Industries, DS, Inc., Alliance Textiles, Omnova Solutions, Lawnscapes Northwest, National Reimbursement Group, Medimetrix. In addition product was donated by: Coca-Cola and McKee Foods.

Winners of the first flight were: Rob Neal, Michael Willard, Josh Jackson, and Lee Starks; Second place went to Michael Byrd, Jason Lewis, and Richard Hughes; Third place went to Derek Harp, Stacey Koonce, Eric Bowling, and Brent Connell.

Second flight, first place winners were: Rex King, Robin Ables, Buddy Poole, and Chris Evans. Second place was Chad Edwards, Scott King, Larry Salsburg, and John Williams. Third place went to Giles Jones, Mike Douglas, Brent Erwin and Mark Momon.

Third flight, first place winners were: Walter Turner, Jim Richardson, Rudy Lee and Travis Herd. Second place was Russell Dudley, Rick McQueen, Dart Meadows, and David Moore. Third place winners were: Mike Crego, Sonny Holder, Jay Holder, and Tom Etheridge.

“We can’t thank the community enough for helping us raise money for this incredible cause,” says Helen Jones, chair of the Gordon Hospital Foundation board. “That’s what makes Calhoun such a wonderful place…is that we care about each other and want the best possible healthcare for our families. And you would be hard pressed to find someone who has not been touched by cancer either through a family member diagnosis or friend.”

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