Reaching Out, Elevating Funds to Discover a Remedy
In 2008 on the age of 40, Melissa Pittman wasn’t eager about most cancers. Busy with an lively household and managing their relocation from South Carolina, Melissa and her husband, Jay, grew to become a part of the East Lake Woodlands Nation Membership golf neighborhood.
Shortly after settling in, Melissa and her household had been confronted with a stunning prognosis: an inoperable mind tumor that perpetually modified their lives. Initially solely given three years to reside, Melissa started her journey to outlive. With chemo and radiation remedies to maintain the tumor from rising, Melissa continued to beat the chances for eight unimaginable years. Early in 2016, the tumor returned and Melissa misplaced her battle later that spring. However her drive to discover a remedy lives on and was the catalyst for the Golfers vs. Mind Most cancers Basis.
Melissa’s dedication, combating spirit and the assist of many mates and colleagues within the {golfing} neighborhood are the inspiration for Golfers vs. Mind Most cancers. Household, mates and golfers of all ability ranges rally collectively yearly on behalf of Melissa and so many others who’re stricken with mind most cancers.
Celebrating the Tenth Version
We celebrated the tenth version of Golfers vs. Mind Most cancers with a celebration social gathering on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, and the golf event on Friday, Nov. 16 2018, on the East Lake Woodlands Nation Membership the place a complete of $35,000 {dollars} was raised. The 2019 version was held on Nov. 22.
Now after 11 years, Golfers vs. Mind Most cancers has raised over $855,000 to assist mind most cancers analysis. Up to now, these funds have helped assist ongoing analysis and sources to deal with mind most cancers sufferers at Moffitt Most cancers Heart & Johns Hopkins All Kids’s in Tampa.
Melissa lived by the motto “every day is a present – that’s the reason it’s known as the current; yesterday is the previous and tomorrow is unknown, however in the present day is my current.”
Think about a sponsor-level donation, contribute to the reside or silent public sale, convey a foursome, and are available out for a celebration jam or a terrific day of {golfing} for a terrific trigger!
To study extra, please attain out to the Basis at 813-745-1394 or FoundationInfo@moffitt.org, or go to golfersvsbraincancer.com or observe us on Fb.
