The organizers of the Golfing for Maternal Care Golf Tournament, that fundraised and supported Brockville General Hospital’s Women & Children’s Program, have made the decision to discontinue the tournament in support of BGH.
The Hare Family, and their small army of volunteers, ran the tournament in support of BGH’s Women & Children’s Program for six-years having fundraised over $112,900 that purchase needed equipment items such as: fetal heart monitors, bassinets, sleeper chairs and a digital display Doppler.
On January 21st, several of the tournament organizers were on hand to present a final cheque that purchased a Bilirubin phototherapy light system for BGH’s Women & Children’s Program. The phototherapy light system lowers the bilirubin levels in the baby’s blood that causes a newborn to be jaundiced.
Joan Simon, Executive Director of the Brockville & District Hospital Foundation stated, “This event has been very successful. The Brockville & District Hospital Foundation (BDHF) is extremely grateful to have had this event on board for the last 6 years. But as we know, events often have a beginning and an end cycle due to a variety of factors. The BDHF would like to take this opportunity to bid a fond farewell and express sincerest thanks to the dedicated group of volunteers of the Maternal Care Golf Tournament.”