The 31st Annual Triumph for the Cure Golf Outing

What a triumphant evening! On Thursday, June 13th, Community West Foundation brought together supporters of Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital Breast Health Center to fundraise for those facing breast cancer at Triumph for the Cure, a golf event in its 31st year. This was the fourth year the tournament was held at Topgolf in Independence and for the second year in a row the event was SOLD OUT with all thirty-four bays on the third level filled and over 225 people in attendance.

Guests enjoyed a night of golfing along with food, raffles, a photobooth, t-shirts, blinky bracelets and more. Joe’s Deli sponsored a signature drink called the Joe-jito, a special mojito, and Dr. David Rosen, Cleveland Clinic Colorectal Surgeon, kept guests entertained and laughing as he emceed the evening program. This year’s event raised over $25,000. Proceeds support patients who are struggling financially during their treatment whether it be receiving help with a bill, or paying for prescriptions, these funds help alleviate that burden.

Thank you to the tournament’s signature sponsor, RPM International Inc. Their commitment to this golf event has made a huge impact over the years and their dedication is very much appreciated. Other sponsors included: Merit Medical, Fairview Hospital Medical Staff, Community West Foundation, Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital, Molli Surgical, Cleveland Lutheran Highschool Association, Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, PreludeDx, Joe’s Deli, Twist, Rockwell Metals Company Inc., Foote Printing, Med Consults Inc., Blossom Hill, Hopkins Family, Cleveland Clinic Critical Care Team, Cleveland Clinic Moll Pharmacy, Cleveland Clinic Pathology, Fairview Hospital Radiology, and Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital. Individuals that sponsored a team include: Dr. Neil Smith, Dr. Steven Bernard, Dr. Laura Shepardson, Dr. Michael Valente, Dr. Stephanie Valente, Laura Uhle, Kathleen Bell, Kim Davidson, MaryBeth Thoburn, and Megan Edwards.

During the event, Breast Surgeon and Medical Director of the Fairview Breast Program, Dr. Stephanie Valente, thanked attendees for their participation and explained how the funds raised help patients. Dr. Neil Smith, President of Cleveland Clinic West Submarket highlighted Fairview’s Breast Health Center, where patients have access to the best in breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, clinical trials and supportive care.

Thank you to the sponsors, attendees, and donors who made the evening so special!

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