Reynolds WGA18 golfers have been raising funds to help fund no-cost mammograms and breast health in Greene County for many years. Kathy Hudson and Kate Mathison once again led the CIFAC (Chip in for a Cure) tournament this year and set another record. Along with their committee of Karla Valdez, Kathy Linney, Amy Hudson, Colleen Reynolds, Felicia Case and Deb Denney, this team collectively raised $99,646.75.

This year, the tournament, which takes place during October—Breast Cancer Awareness Month—topped 2024’s record of $69,795 by almost $30,000. Over the last 10 years, CIFAC and the Reynolds WGA18 have contributed almost $400,000 to advance breast health.

This year, a Pickleball Pink Smash Pickle for a Cure event raised almost $17,000 and the golf tournament raised almost $83.000. The Pink Smash for a Cure committee was led by Colleen and Rob Reynolds and Patty Dailey.

Jennifer Messer, Chief of Development for St. Mary’s Health Care System, and Dr. Kathleen Jeffery, a physician specializing in breast surgery and medical director of St. Mary’s Breast Health Center, spoke at the luncheon on Oct. 7 to 128 golfers.

“This team and community are amazing and committed to breast health in the Lake Country,” Messer said. “Plans are underway to have a mobile mammography van bring the technology directly to those who need it most and may not have transportation to get to Good Samaritan.”

This tournament was supported by not only the golfers who participated but also the Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsors.

Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors included Judy Allison, Blockboard, Inc. “Digital Media”, Candace Carson, Alison & Ken Brown Case family, Coldwater Homes, Jennifer Dickey, Phyllis Dorman, Kathy Hudson, Kate Mathison, MSG Group, Nancy Meyer, Nancy Pollock, Palmetto Pines LLC, MSA Group, Reynolds Lake Oconee, Reynolds Lake Oconee Properties Sales Team, Becky Smith, Vox Matic, Lynn Wailes, Joyce Woodside and Anonymous.

Gold Sponsors were Sharon Brown, Brown Haven Homes, John Carroll Men’s Golf Team, Craig Crump State Farm Insurance, Mary Fleming, Amy Hudson, JoAnn Kovach, Lake Oconee Family Dental, Ellen Lemming, Dr. Michael L. Miller, Lake Oconee Family Dental, Sheila Patterson, Rose Creek Market Risk Consulting LLC, Beverly Sparkmon and Susan Zapletal.

Silver Sponsors were Kristin Benson, Susan Bergdoll, Lori & John Brown, Lynette Bruntjen, Mel Clark & Kenny Messer, Liz Deakin, Ginny Dornheggen, Terri Field, Mary Gessey, Greensboro Tire, Janice Herman, Ann Hughes, Janet Kohler, Joy Lynn, Dianne Lyons, Peggy Reagan, Sue Robinson, Jean Schoen, Patty Stafford, Tami Stowe, Doris Vickery, Lori Sawls and Nancy Whitesides.

The committee thanks Reynolds Head Professional Eric Fedus and his team for their support. Kudos also to all those who donated prizes and auction items.

“It takes a village to continue to set the bar and raise even more money each year to support breast health in the Lake Country,” said Kathy Hudson. “It’s truly amazing and Kate and I couldn’t do this without the committee, sponsors, and the extended team who donated to make this possible.”