HENDERSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) – What started in 2023 as a charity golf tournament is now a $535,000 lifeline for cancer patients — and this year came with a storybook finish.
Local golfer Kevin Adkins stepped up to the Hole-in-One Contest at Swinging Fore Hope and drained it, winning a car valued at $59,000.
Local golfer sinks $59K hole-in-one to benefit Kirkland Cancer Center patients(WBBJ)
The vehicle, donated by owner Sam Hammady, triggers a $59,000 check presentation to benefit the Alice and Carl Kirkland Cancer Center Patient Needs Fund.
Fast Facts:
What: Swinging Fore Hope Hole-in-One $59K Check PresentationWho: Ann-Marie Kelley, Kevin Adkins, Sam HammadyWhy: Benefit Kirkland Cancer Center Patient Needs FundImpact: $535,000 raised since 2023 — 100% to patient needs
Swinging Fore Hope is a 2-day charity golf tournament founded in 2023 benefiting the Kirkland Cancer Center. All funds support the Patient Needs Fund, helping patients with medical assistance, transportation costs and other critical needs.
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