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May 24, 2016
REAL DEAL
May 24, 2016
Mary Bird Perkins Center at TGMC is celebrating the success of the 2016 Fakier Open. The event generated more than $122,000 to benefit the center’s fight against cancer.
The six-day event opened April 19 with the Frank P. Clements Memorial Pro-Am, which drew more than 180 amateur golfers. The Adams Pro Tour Series professional tournament ran April 19-22. Andrew Presley won the $100,000 purse, beating out 124 other pro golfers.
“I am truly in awe at the support our community gives our Cancer Center each year,” said Melanie Guilbeaux, director of oncology at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at TGMC. “From the sponsors and teams, those who purchased tickets, to those who provided food and beverages, everything was truly tremendous. The funds raised through our annual golf tournament impact our patients who are currently undergoing cancer treatment and our community through cancer prevention, early detection, education and clinical research. We are incredibly grateful for our community’s support.”
As always, the Fakier Open pumped dollars into the local community. (From left) Greg Crain, Amy Ponson, Andrew Presley, Kris Neal and Mike Tingle take a photo during Presley’s victory presentation.
