Foundation holds golf benefit
WAYNESBURG – Greene County Memorial Hospital Foundation recently held its sixth annual golf benefit at Rohanna’s Golf Course in Waynesburg. It was the largest turnout in the brief history of the event with 19 teams registered to compete.
Taking home first place with a score of 16 under par was Behm Funeral Homes, composed of Dave Mariner, Jeff Criss, Bob Dean and Dave Cosgray. Four strokes behind in second place was the team from First Federal of Greene County with John Mariner, Scott O’Neil, Mike Spevock and Tony Negley. And making a bit of history, third place went to KM Enterprises, an all-female team that managed to finish at 11 under par. Penny Ketchem, Brenda Boyd, Barb Barchiesi and Becky Salosky were the team of ladies that placed well ahead of many of the remaining 16 teams.
Skills prizes were awarded as well with John Mariner and Dr. Amy Diamond each taking home multiple prizes. Additional skill prizes went to Brenda Boyd, Joy Eggleston, Steve Cogar and Jeff Criss. The 2013 Miss Rain Day contestants were on hand volunteering their time to help the cause and make sure everyone had a good time.
The real winners from the day were Greene County and the foundation by raising thousands of dollars that will go to support countless initiatives designed to improve the health and well-being of people who call Greene County home. Many local organizations help sponsor this event such as Alpha Natural Resources, First National Bank of Pa., Padgett Business Services, Tulsa Inspection Resources, Southwest Regional Medical Center and Waynesburg University.
The foundation’s next fundraiser will be the Harvest Ball at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort Nov. 2. The GCMH Foundation is the largest nonprofit 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization headquartered in Greene County, with assets exceeding $12 million. Its mission is to provide funding for health care related programs that benefit Greene County residents. It operates the Foundation for Wellness facility located on the first floor of the Southwest Regional Medical Center and offers scholarships and tuition assistance awards annually in the amount of $55,000.
Typically, donations made to the foundation are tax-deductible. If you have a special concern dealing with any health related issues in Greene County and would like to make a donation, or discuss the creation of a program in honor or memory of a loved one, please call the foundation office at 724-852-2060.