{"id":290476,"date":"2026-04-28T23:17:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T23:17:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/290476\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T23:17:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T23:17:10","slug":"valley-strong-invitational-golf-tournament-raises-300000-for-lauren-small-childrens-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/290476\/","title":{"rendered":"Valley Strong Invitational golf tournament raises $300,000 for Lauren Small Children\u2019s Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK\/KBFX) \u2014 The Valley Strong Invitational Golf Tournament raised $300,000 to benefit Bakersfield Memorial Hospital\u2019s Lauren Small Children\u2019s Center, according to Valley Strong Credit Union. The funds will help expand resources, equipment and programs that support newborns, children and families receiving care at the Center.<\/p>\n<p>The inaugural tournament was held at Seven Oaks Country Club on April 27, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Valley Strong leaders, business sponsors and community supporters golfed, networked and fundraised at the tournament.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Valley Strong Invitational Golf Tournament raised $300,000 to benefit Bakersfield Memorial Hospital\u2019s Lauren Small Children\u2019s Center, according to Valley Strong Credit Union. PHOTO: KBAK\/KBFX\" class=\"ImageEmbed_image__qZBo_\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/5f869056-3b50-4567-8270-5b1bd161d2a7-slgolftournaments_0014_frame_0.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Valley Strong Invitational Golf Tournament raised $300,000 to benefit Bakersfield Memorial Hospital\u2019s Lauren Small Children\u2019s Center, according to Valley Strong Credit Union. PHOTO: KBAK\/KBFX<\/p>\n<p>At Valley Strong, we believe the strength of our community is measured by how we show up for one another,\u201d said Nick Ambrosini, President and CEO of Valley Strong Credit Union. \u201cThe Valley Strong Invitational is a powerful example of people helping people, and we\u2019re proud to support Memorial Hospital\u2019s Lauren Small Children\u2019s Center with $300,000 that will help provide compassionate, high-quality care for our region\u2019s youngest patients.<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Valley Strong Invitational Golf Tournament raised $300,000 to benefit Bakersfield Memorial Hospital\u2019s Lauren Small Children\u2019s Center, according to Valley Strong Credit Union. PHOTO: KBAK\/KBFX\" class=\"ImageEmbed_image__qZBo_\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/120c62eb-0f94-4e4c-a7c4-d475cdd6830d-slgolftournaments_0003_frame_61.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Valley Strong Invitational Golf Tournament raised $300,000 to benefit Bakersfield Memorial Hospital\u2019s Lauren Small Children\u2019s Center, according to Valley Strong Credit Union. PHOTO: KBAK\/KBFX<\/p>\n<p>We are grateful to Valley Strong Credit Union, tournament sponsors, and every participant who made this year\u2019s invitational such a success,\u201d said Ken Keller, President and CEO of Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. \u201cThis generous support helps us continue caring for children and families close to home, and it strengthens our ability to deliver specialized services through the Lauren Small Children\u2019s Center when families need it most.<\/p>\n<p>The Lauren Small Children\u2019s Center at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital provides specialized care for pediatric and neonatal patients, including advanced monitoring and treatment services designed to support growing families in Kern County and surrounding communities.<\/p>\n<p>Officials said philanthropic support helps the Center invest in critical equipment, enhance patient and family programs, and advance initiatives that improve outcomes for children.<\/p>\n<p>Comment with Bubbles<\/p>\n<p>BE THE FIRST TO COMMENT<\/p>\n<p>The Lauren Small Children\u2019s Center is located at 420 34th St. in northeast Bakersfield.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"BAKERSFIELD, Calif. 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