Special tournament raises $46K for pediatric cancer support
Fundraiser held at Yuma Golf and Country Club
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - After holding the #bhuntstrong Golf Tournament on April 23, the Foundation of Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) announced Friday, that together, over 120 golf sponsors and volunteers were able to raise $46,845.76, benefitting YRMC's established Pediatric Oncology Support Fund. This endowment offers parents much-needed financial support.
Tournament organizer Kristi Hughes planned the event in support of Braden Hunt, a Yuma teen who was diagnosed in 2020 with a form of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and families throughout Yuma County who are battling childhood cancer.
"The tournament is a testament to the people of Yuma County’s philosophy of people helping people," shares Foundation of YRMC Executive Director Jackie Woodwell. "The collaboration within our community is what made this event so special, and reflects how passionate our community is in support of helping kids and families."
The Foundation of YRMC extends sincere gratitude to the many sponsors and supporters. A special thank you to the Title Sponsor, RDO Equipment Co., along with other top tournament sponsors, Alexander Ford, Coronation Peak Ranches, Helena Agri Enterprises, Evans Custom Concrete, Morris Ag Air Southwest and Fisher Automotive.
“Thank you for your generous support and for making a difference for children and families who will benefit from this extraordinary service,” Woodwell continues.
The Foundation of YRMC also expresses immense thanks to the tournament’s planning committee, Kristi Hughes, Nathan Ott, Danny Dobosz, Josh Welch, Regina Twomey, Carrie Hunt, Denise Klicka and Correy Wilkerson, as well as the many volunteers who supported the event; and to the Hunt family for generously choosing to support the Pediatric Oncology Support Fund.
Community donations for this important fund can be mailed to: The Foundation of Yuma Regional Medical Center, 2400 S. Avenue A, Yuma, AZ 85364. Anyone with questions may also call (928) 336-7045, or email JWoodwell@yumaregional.org.
