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Just Because Golf Scramble Raises Cancer Society Funds

The third annual “Just Because” Golf Scramble took place on May 19, 2007. 65 U.A.W. local 1853 members and 12 volunteers came out to Champion’s Run golf course in Rockvale, TN to support the fight against breast cancer. A silent auction with prizes donated by local businesses and a bake sale that was donated by the ladies Rockvale community Education Group added to this event to help make it a huge success. Members donated $1,300.00 to “Rally For A Cure” who supports The Susan G. Komen Foundation.

There was pink everywhere. Decorations, clothes, hats even the carts had pink balloons and flowers to help set the tone. “Rally For A Cure” sponsors a closest to the hole contest on one of the par 3 holes with prizes. This year the ambassador of the event Pam Elliott hit a 146 yard hole in one to win an Adams pink putter. And what luck, her dad was the spotter on the hole to witness this accomplishment. “It was icing on the cake to a fantastic day” said Pam.

This event gets great support from many wonderful people. It wouldn’t be a success if it wasn’t for the ones who volunteer their time and help make this a special day. I would like to thank everyone who helped make this event happen. From the golf course crew, the volunteers, businesses who donated great prizes, friends and my family who have supported me. Thank You!!

Nancy G. Binker’s story about her sister and her fight to battle breast cancer touched me years ago. Breast cancer doesn’t discriminate. People talk about themselves or know someone who has been touched by this awful disease, and if we can bring awareness to people through a golf tournament that’s the least we can do. Several girls said “lets do it”. And for three years, now we have had this event. We are always thinking throughout the year how or what we can do to improve and make next year’s outing even better.