A golfer at the Women's Rally For Cancer Care tournament on Saturday gives the weather a cold shoulder as she putts a shot on the eighteenth green at Muskeg Meadows. The tournament was rescheduled from an earlier weekend after gale-force winds and heavy rain made play improbable
Petersburg residents (clockwise from left) Heidi Cabral, Stephanie Pawuk , Carol Larson and Hannah Jackson participated in the Rally for Cancer Care women's golf tournament this weekend at Muskeg Meadows. The tournament raised nearly $15,000 for the WMC's Cancer Care Fund.
Participants and supporters of the Wrangell Medical Center Foundation Cancer Care program pause from golf midday Saturday for a luncheon and silent auction at Muskeg Meadows. In all, the year's fundraiser collected close to $15,000.
The golfers weren't the only ladies on the course Saturday. A doe and its fawn wandered onto the fairway around hole eight late in the morning, providing a perfect photo opportunity for amused onlookers.
Shanlee Meissner, Joan Kading, Emagan Gonneea and Susie Golds pause for Mimosas near Muskeg Meadow's third hole during the Women's Rally for Cancer Care tournament Saturday. Proceeds from the weekend's events went to fund Wrangell Medical Center Foundation's cancer care fund.
On behalf of the Waterfall Foundation, Nancy Murkowski (standing, left of center) presents a check of $5,000 to the Wrangell Medical Center Foundation Cancer Care Fund, during the women's golf tournament luncheon on Saturday.
Bill Messmer announces teams for the Blue Tees mens golf tournament on Sunday at Muskeg Meadows. Proceeds from the nine-hole tournament went to a fund for defraying cancer patients' food and lodging costs.
After being rescheduled earlier in the month because of foul weather, supporters of cancer care were finally able to come together this past weekend to golf, mingle and raise funds for a good cause.
Now in its tenth year, the men's and women's Rally For Cancer Care golf tournaments have raised funds for the Wrangell Medical Center (WMC) Foundation's Cancer Care Fund. The fund provides up to $1,000 per year, per applicant to help defray travel and lodging costs for individuals receiving cancer treatment.
Since its founding, it has provided $30,000 in assistance with travel and lodging expenses to southeast Alaskans as they sought medical treatment for various forms of cancer. The tournament was started by Kathy Sandness, Betty Abbott and Joey Woodbury, in conjunction with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Association, in order to raise money for the fund.
The women's tournament on Saturday saw 56 golfers come out to play, including 27 from Petersburg. Back at the clubhouse, a silent auction of items donated from various private residents and businesses from both communities helped raise additional funds. These included quilts, framed photography, knit items, gift baskets, homemade wine and jewelry.
A number of businesses, clubs and agencies in and around Wrangell helped sponsor the weekend, providing door prizes, lunch items and decorations. For instance, table arrangements were designed and assembled by long-term care residents.
Proceeds from the entrance fees, auction and assorted donations brought in $12,700 over the weekend, according to Olinda White, with an additional $1,700 pledged. This includes a $5,000 donation given by Nancy Murkowski on behalf of the Waterfall Foundation after Saturday's luncheon.
According to organizers, last year's tournament raised about $7,000.
Sunday's men's tournament had 30 participants play each other for 9-hole, best ball play. This was nearly twice the number attending last year.
With a score of 19 and handicap of 15, the first place team was Mike Hay, Mike White, Steve Theilmann and Mike Ottesen. With a score of 21 and 17 handicap, in second place were Mark Sams, Robert Johnson, Wayne Harding and Grover Mathis. In third place were Dick Angerman, Doug Robert, George Benson and Jim Brooks, with 23 points and a handicap of 16. Mathis also had the straightest drive at 33.75 inches.
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