Archives: 2010 ProAM Golf Classic, 2009 ProAM Golf Classic, plus older photo links

Golfers can make a difference! …this is why 150 of us get together every year in June to help raise funds that in turn make a substantial positive impact on patient care at Cambridge Memorial Hospital.

Funds raised this year will help to purchase a brand new state-of-the-art MRI machine. This is the first MRI in Cambridge and North Dumfries, and its’ arrival will also assist other regional hospitals in reducing their MRI wait times. For the first time, we will be able to offer scans to local residents without leaving the city.
We are also celebrating our 15th Annual Spring Golf Classic. Many of you have been involved in this successful event for over a decade, and your dedication and continued support shows true community leadership. This event has raised over $700,000 since it started and with that we’ve purchased a lengthy list of vital patient equipment.

We would like to thank Logikor Inc. for their generous support as our returning Title Sponsor. This event relies on dedicated corporate partners who graciously support us each year through teams and sponsorships. We thank each of our sponsors this year and ask that you take notice of their support.

Thank you to our fellow committee members whose efforts ensured this to be an enjoyable day for all. We’d also like to recognize our event volunteers who brave the weather each year to help us out on the course. Perhaps this will be the year to crown a new hole-in-one winner!
Finally, a big round of applause to the Hospital Foundation and Savannah Golf Links who truly host a terrific day for us.

With thanks,
Barry and Larry,
2011 Tournament Co-Chair

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This year we're REVVED up to shoot for Laboratory equipment

For the Benefit of Others...

…this is why 150 of us get together every year in June to help raise funds that in turn make a substantial positive impact on patient care at Cambridge Memorial Hospital.
At the same time we enjoy each other’s company and have a lot of fun doing it!
All funds raised this year will be used purchase vital laboratory equipment that will enhance the quality of care in our hospital.
We are also celebrating our 14th Annual Pro Am Classic, and this too is an achievement. Many of you have been involved in this fine event for over a decade, and your dedication and continued support is to be commended. This event has raised over $650,000 since it started and with that we’ve purchased a lengthy list of much needed patient equipment.
I’m proud to announce this is the first time in a couple of years that the tournament was SOLD OUT. Following a challenging economic year, such high participation speaks volumes to your support of our hospital and we thank you for it.
I would like to thank Darryl King, President of Logikor Inc., for their generous support as our Title Sponsor this year. This event relies not only on our great golfers but also on our local corporate partners who graciously support us each year through sponsorship. We thank each of our sponsors this year and ask that you take notice of their support.

I’d also like to thank my fellow committee members whose efforts behind the scene ensure this is an enjoyable day for all of us. Also special recognition and thanks to our event volunteers who provide support and, perhaps most importantly, are on the look-out for that winning hole-in-one today!

Lastly a big thank you to Sue Lockett and the staff at the Hospital Foundation who truly are the foundation of events like this that provide much needed financial support for the Hospital. Their efforts directly improve the level of healthcare in our community and we thank you for it.
Thanks again for your support and enjoy the day,
Scott

2010 Fundraising Target...
What we’re SHOOTING fore!
Laboratory Equipment

What does a hospital lab do?
Our laboratory performs tests on clinical specimens in order to build a health profile of a patient pertaining to their diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease or illness. These results are then provided to the physician so she can make the best treatment decisions for each patient.
Our lab team collects and tests various bodily products, such as blood, urine, or stool. Many problems within the body will show up in these samples. Infections from bacteria or viruses can be isolated so doctors know which medicines are most effective in eliminating them. Lab tests can also detect environmentally induced problems within the body. If a person has too much of a certain mineral in his body, for example, it can be measured to give the doctor a clearer idea of a patient’s health.
The laboratory provides service on a 24 hour basis to meet the clinical needs of our hospital programs. Our lab also maintains a current blood supply in our Blood Bank so that if patients need blood for any reason, we can cross-match the blood to be sure it is compatible with the patient’s blood and transfuse it as needed.
Up-to-date laboratory equipment is absolutely essential in providing diagnostic tests for our patients. All departments of the hospital rely on lab results to determine the next treatment action for a patient. We test for everything from viruses, pregnancy hormones and cancer cells. A simple test can often eliminate the need for additional medication, ultrasound tests or return visits.
At least 80% of all clinical decisions made by treating physicians are based on test results provided by our hospital laboratory.
Your participation in our tournament is allowing us to purchase new equipment for our Laboratory at Cambridge Memorial. Pieces required this year include an Embedding Centre, Analytical Balance, Cyto-Spin Centrifuge, Blood Banking Instrument, and Urinalysis Verification Software. Thank you for helping to make this possible by providing future patients with faster and more effective testing equipment.

Pro Am Team photos 2010 on my web albums.

Team photos from previous years.

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We are so thrilled that you have joined us today for our 13th annual ProAm Classic in support of the Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation.

Together, over the last 13 years, we have been successful in raising almost $600,000 dollars to benefit patients at Cambridge Memorial Hospital.

You, our golfers and corporate sponsors, are the reason that this tournament is so successful. Especially this year, when so many are reducing their community contributions, you decided that our hospital was a priority. We would like to challenge all of you to consider our other participating businesses when you are considering a new project or purchase, either personally or professionally. Through supporting each other we all win, and the community wins as well.

This year’s tournament proceeds will help to purchase a defibrillator and other ICU equipment. This defibrillator will directly benefit patients by saving lives in our Intensive Care Unit. You may recall that last year’s funds helped to purchase pediatric colonoscope, and other complementary surgical equipment.

We must also extend a special thank you to ALL of our volunteers who made this event come together. Our organizing committee and our ‘event day’ volunteers dedicate their time and efforts to pull together a great tournament. Again this year, we are delighted to have many volunteers from the Hospital Volunteer Association join us. Thank you for helping out.

Most importantly, thank you, and enjoy your day of Golf!

Sam Purdy, CMHF Board Chair & Ingrid Town, CMHF Executive Director

Team photo links.