Glendale, Ariz. (April 18, 2023) –Saturday, April 15 was an especially rewarding day for the more than 160 participants in Sun Health Foundation’s fourth annual Driving FORE Superior Health Charity Golf Day at Topgolf in Glendale.
Individuals, families, friends, and organizations joined together to support advancements in cancer diagnostics and treatment at Banner Boswell Medical Center and honor caregivers, patients, survivors, and medical professionals.
Amidst the excitement of team competitions, the day included a lot of inspiration too, with messages of gratitude shared by physicians at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. Drawings were conducted for great prizes – everything from premier packages at Topgolf to elaborate entertaining gift baskets.
A fun time was had by all, as evidenced by the many comments shared including “We’re having such a great time, thank you!” and “This was so well organized!” to “What a great opportunity for our community to come together as one big family to support cancer care.”
Winners of the team competitions also were announced:
1st Place: Jamison Davis (Brown & Brown)
2nd Place: BosWebb
3rd Place: Barb’s Bruisers
“It truly was a great day of golf fore a purpose” said Joan Smith, Chair of the Sun Health Foundation Board of Trustees, who joined Ron Symic, Chair of the Sun Health Events Committee; and Joe La Rue, President of Sun Health, in welcoming everyone and leading the event.
“We’re so grateful to everyone who came out to support such an important cause and honor those who are touched in some way by cancer,” Ms. Smith added. “On behalf of everyone at Sun Health Foundation, thank you!”
Special appreciation also is extended to the event’s generous sponsors Banner Health, HILGARTWILSON, Morrison Living, Orcutt | Winslow, and Zion & Zion. Thank you too to community partners The Brand Agency, Compassionate Home Care, Everest Hospice, Forvis, Independent Newsmedia, ROX Media Group, and Ziegler.
Community support continues to be needed to fund advancements in cancer care. For more information or to make a donation, visit SunHealthFoundation.org/generosity or call (623) 471-8500. For more information on future events, visit SunHealthFoundation.org/upcoming-events.
