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Over 140 players enjoyed fine golf and one another’s company Friday, June 17 in the fifth annual SCRMC Golf Classic. The event raised funds to purchase equipment for a new x-ray room in the St. Croix Falls Clinic made more accessible to patients. “We’re extremely pleased with how enthusiastically our communities and business associates have embraced the Golf Classic,” said Gauper. “Teams filled up very quickly this year, and we’re confident that this tournament will continue to be a significant event. The Golf Classic greatly benefits patients throughout the service area of the Medical Center, and we’re delighted to be the sponsor.”

Sandy Williams, SCRMC Director of Development and Marketing, expressed her gratitude on behalf of the Medical Center to John Gauper and his staff, who made the event run so smoothly. “We want to thank the Frederic Country Club and Manager Denise Brenne, too, for their outstanding staff and operations support,” said Williams.

Williams made a point of acknowledging all the corporate and hole sponsors and team players who contributed to this fundraiser. “ Without their wonderful response,” said Williams, “the tremendous success we’ve achieved again this year simply wouldn’t have been possible. We’re very proud also to mark our fifth year with this event.

The partnership with the RiverBank Insurance Center has earned more than $57,000 for the Medical Center patients. It has made possible the purchase of patient care equipment that may not have been acquired otherwise. Everyone involved is thrilled to see how it has evolved in the five years and how much fun all our participants seemed to be having.

Williams went on to point out that the real winners here “are all the people in our community and their families who use the Medical Center. The funds we raise further improve the care that patients will receive for many years to come.”

Sponsored by The Riverbank Insurance Center in partnership with the St. Croix Valley Healthcare Foundation, the Classic offers a morning 9-hole scramble and an afternoon 18-hole tournament. The entry fee provides golf cart rental, complimentary use of the driving range, awards, and lunch or a prime rib dinner. Both tournament events include numerous course games and a hole-in-one contest to win a car, courtesy of Larsen Auto.

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