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The Forsyth Medical Center Foundation staff greatly appreciates the special events donors hold to raise funding to support patient programs and services. Through the years, these events have created special funds to help patients who might not otherwise have been able to get the treatment they need. If you have an interest in hosting an event to support programs and services at Forsyth Medical Center, please contact the Foundation at 336-718-2101.
2010 "Smash Cancer" Tennis Tournament
Triad tennis players are taking to the courts on Thursday, September 30 and Friday, October 1 to "smash" cancer. The occasion is the annual women's doubles tennis benefit for the Derrick L. Davis Forsyth Regional Cancer Center. Organizers of the tournament are Vicki and Maurice Everette and Beth and Sandy Baldwin, who several years ago made a generous gift to help create a clinical trial and research area in memory of their son, Branner Dixson Baldwin. During the last five tournaments, players and sponsors raised more than $100,000 to support the Cancer Center's nurse navigator program, which provides individual guidance and support to patients in treatment for breast, lung, esophageal and gastrointestinal cancer. Register Today
Cowgirls with a Cause
Save the date for the fourth Cowgirls with a Cause rodeo benefit November 20-21, 2010. This special event honors the memory of Debby Burgess, an avid rodeo competitor who died of breast cancer in 2003. Proceeds from the rodeo provides mammogram screenings and diagnostic care for women with limited financial resources. Early detection through regular mammogram screenings greatly increases the chances for a successful outcome.
Bound by the unwritten “Code of the West,” pioneers lived by certain rules of conduct. One principle followed by these cowboys was to always help someone in need, even a stranger. Following this code, cowgirls and cowboys of all ages will ride Saturday, November 20 and Sunday, November 21, 2010 for the Sixth Debby Burgess Memorial Rodeo to help fight breast cancer. Given its growing popularity, a second day of competition is being added this year.
In the spirit of the "Code of the West," consider making a donation to the Debby Burgess Fund to help someone in need. Your gifts will make a difference to women in our community. To make a contribution, mail the pledge card with your information to: Forsyth Medical Center Foundation, 3333 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Or, donate today online.
For more information or to register for the Debby Burgess Memorial Rodeo, please visit the Cowgirls with a Cause website.
Forsyth Medical Center Auxiliary
In 1971, 615 women chartered the Forsyth Medical Center Auxiliary to support hospital programs. In addition to giving their time, the Auxiliary generates income to support the Medical Center through the FMC Gift Shop, Day One Newborn Photography and Lifeline, as well as through employee fundraisers. In 2007, the Auxiliary gave $1 million for the Forsyth Medical Center Community Conference Center, which is named in the group's honor. Anyone interested in giving time as a volunteer should contact Volunteer Services at 336-718-5738.
