By Tonya Burton
Editor’s note: This report is being reprinted from the Sept. 3 edition of Current in Carmel in order to correct errors.
The St.Vincent Foundation Golf Outing, held at Crooked Stick Golf Course in Carmel on Aug. 25, marked the second of a trio of fundraisers held by the foundation.
The Trilogy of Events – which includes Peyton Manning’s Children’s Hospital Celebration of Caring Gala (held in April), the golf outing, and the upcoming Saks Fifth Avenue Key to the Cure – raises more than $1.5 million each year. These cornerstone events provide much-needed support to Peyton Manning’s Children’s Hospital, medical education and St.Vincent Cancer Care.
Sue Anne Gilroy, former Indiana secretary of state, is executive director/vice president of development for the St.Vincent Foundation and was a participant in the outing. The format was a shotgun start in which all groups of players tee off simultaneously from different holes. It is a popular format for charity events, as everyone starts and finishes at the same time. This particular course has a reputation as one of the top 100 golf courses in the nation, according to Golf Digest and Golf magazines.
The top three teams at the fundraiser were Northwest Radiology Network, with team members Pat Murphy, Brian Wiegel, Russ Williams and Kent Hanson; Pacers Sports and Entertainment; and Bradley Associates, with team members, Skander Nasser, Scott Davidson, Greg Krupinski and Kathy Arbuckle.
Other participants, among many, included: St.Vincent CEO Jonathan Nalli, Archie Manning, outing Chairman Jim Powers, Dr. Brian Veerkamp, Mike Barth, Ken Haupt, Julie Siegler, Rob Baker, Tom Bale, Kevin Bowers, Julie and Sam Carmichael, Kent Hansen, Bruce Gordon, Rick Wallace, Eddie White, and Linda Wilgus. Additionally, two Pacemates handed out free Indiana Pacers caps to participants. Boomer, the Pacers’ mascot, entertained and interacted with players and guests.
The St.Vincent Foundation is committed to supporting the health care needs of all, regardless of ability to pay. For more information, e-mail [email protected].
