Delavan, Wis. — The annual McGMO Golfing for Cancer Care event aims to improve health and well-being of local cancer patients. The 13th annual event will be held Friday, July 30, at Delbrook Golf Course, 700 S. 2nd St., Delavan. Check in time is 11 a.m.

Last year, the event raised more than $44,000. Since its inception, the McGMO has raised more than $300,000 to enhance patient services, acquire equipment and invest in new technology. Proceeds from this year’s event will be used to develop and fund a cancer care navigator position that will serve cancer patients at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn.

The McGMO was established in 1998 in honor of Dean McGregor, Ivan Grover, Calvin Monroe, who lost their battles with cancer, and Kim O’Keefe, a cancer survivor.

“For those involved in the McGMO, this is a personal mission,’’ says Michelle Weber, with Aurora Health Care. “Together, we remain committed to providing vital cancer services close to home. People like Mike and Lori Grover and Kim O’Keefe understand the significance of having quality cancer services easily accessible in the community.’’

A donation of $100 per person includes 18 holes of golf played in a scramble format, prizes, lunch, dinner, and an auction with sports memorabilia, vacations, skybox tickets to Miller Park and much more.

Hole sponsorship opportunities are also available to make a difference in someone’s life with cancer:

· Par sponsor is $100 and will receive an 8x10 sign
· Birdie sponsor is $300 and will receive a 12x24 sign
· Eagle sponsor is $500 and will receive a 24x36 sign
· Double Eagle sponsor is $1000 and will receive a 24x36 sign

All of the hole sponsors and gift donors for the auction will have their names listed prominently at the clubhouse. Monetary gifts are also appreciated.

For any information about the tournament or to become a hole sponsor or gift donor, contact Mike Grover at 262-728-3779. You may also mail any donations to: (payable to Vince Lombardi Charitable Funds) McGMO Golf Outing, Att: Mike Grover 2312 North Shore Drive Delavan, WI 53115. For more information, please log onto www.mcgmo.com.

For more information about the Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center, log on to www.Aurora.org/LakelandVLCC.

Aurora Health Care is a not-for-profit Wisconsin health care provider and a nationally recognized leader in efforts to improve the quality of health care. Aurora offers services at sites in 90 communities throughout eastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois.

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Contact: Myrle Croasdale
Phone: 414-389-2210