Golfer Memorialized with 9th Annual Tournament

Golfer Memorialized with 9th Annual Tournament

Branson, MO (August 12, 2010)-  Registration is now open for a golf tournament benefiting ALS patients at Skaggs Regional Medical Center and CoxHealth.  This is the ninth year for the Julian Golf Tournament, memorializing Jeff Julian, a PGA golfer who lost his three year battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.  ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord and affects muscle function.

“This tournament has helped hundreds of patients at Skaggs Regional Medical Center,” says Rodney Arnold, Executive Vice President of Skaggs Foundation.  “It’s through the funds raised during this annual event that we’ve been able to provide equipment such as a hydro-lift arm for pool therapy, a balance system, and much more.”

Registrations are being accepted for the four-person scramble held at Ledge Stone Country Club in Branson, Monday, September 20 at 10 a.m.  Team registration is $1,250 and includes a local pro golfer per team, lunch, a swag bag and post tournament happy hour.  Register by calling Bill Hasler at 417-335-7869.  More information regarding the tournament is available at www.thejulian.org.

Founded in 2002, Skaggs Foundation was established to help support Skaggs Regional Medical Center by encouraging and engaging community members in philanthropy.  As today’s healthcare costs continue to climb and our population ages, there are many ways community members can make a huge difference in the lives of those we serve.  Learn more about Skaggs Foundation at www.skaggs.net/skaggsfoundation.