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A Foundation of Caring

Women Golfers Raise 50K for Cancer Care

It’s not every day a group of
golfers raise over $50K for their
community, but a local Women’s
Golf Association is not your
“every day” group.

“I knew they were great on
the green, but these women
are truly amazing!” says Helen
Taylor, Executive Director of the
WhidbeyHealth Foundation.
The Useless Bay Country Club
golf group set a new fundraising
record with their annual “Cancer
Awareness Week,” of events
having raised more than $50,000
to support oncology services at
WhidbeyHealth. Pictured from left to right are: Ako Shimozato, Helen Taylor, Nancy McClain, Sharon Sanford,
Ellen Sargent, Diane Anderson, Lorrie Bredal, Cathy James, Claudia Cox, Traci Winn, Ricki
“Every year, this event grows Vadset, Christie Karvasek and Leslie Dana.
to serve more and more people
needing cancer care here on the island and these golfers go above and beyond,” adds Taylor.
In addition to the tournament, luncheon and auctions, this year’s committee added activities for an entire week of fundraising.
This included games at the men’s tournament and a Saturday night sock hop that was enjoyed by more than 150 Useless Bay
Country Club members and their guests.

This dynamic group decided to make support of local cancer care their focus five years ago. The first tournament raised
$7,300, making it possible for WhidbeyHealth to purchase patient-wellness navigation software. Since then, the total amount
raised tops $125,000. The recent funds will be used to purchase cooling technology that helps chemotherapy patients prevent
hair loss during treatment. Taylor notes that the passion and enthusiasm of these women has created the momentum that we
see today.
“Everyone has a cause that is meaningful to them,” says sock hop chair Nancy McClain. “Access to excellent healthcare here
on the island is something we believe is extremely important, so we created these events for that purpose. I recommend it;
find something you enjoy and just get started!”

On the Cover Whidbey Island Public Hospital District Board of Commissioners

James ‘Danny’ Conlisk, Mikhaela Cortez, District 1, Grethe Cammermeyer, RN, PhD
Dr. Jeremy Idjadi, Sean Toomey-Stout, Maya District 2, Kurt Blankenship • District 3, Ron Wallin
Toomey-Stout and DeWitt Cole get ready for District 4, Nancy Fey • District 5, Eric Anderson, DVM
the school athletic season.
contactus@whidbeyhealth.org
Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Idjadi, has got their 360.678.7656 ext. 3244
backs! (See story on Pages 4, 5)