Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living raised a record $18,800 at its Sixth Annual Mastering Memory Care Golf Tournament to support clinical scholarships through the Morning Pointe Foundation.
The June 26 event at the Springbrook Golf & Country Club in Niota, Tennessee, also saw a record number of sponsors. Teams enjoyed a fun 18 holes of golf followed by an awards luncheon.
The Barry Duggan team [pictured above] came in first place, including members Barry Duggan, Jeff Rice, Evan Ball (not pictured) and Phillip Swanson. The Sweetwater Hospital Association team came in second, with members Cory Sutton, Dr. Chris Shamblin, Chris McConkey and Terri Knight. And third place went to the Hospice of Chattanooga team, which included members Larry Watson, Jesse Roberts, Garrett Dalton and Brian Price.
The tournament will benefit the Morning Pointe Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Golf tournament proceeds specifically assist with clinical scholarships. The Foundation partners with a several community colleges and universities locally. These include Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) in Athens and in Jacksboro and Cleveland State Community College. The Foundation has funded more than 111 scholarships since its founding in 2014.
Special thanks to Presenting Sponsor Citizens National Bank. The tournament also benefitted from Cart Sponsor ETPS and Hole-in-One New Car Sponsor Jacky Jones Ford of Sweetwater. Other sponsors and teams included Hearth Hospice, Hospice of Chattanooga, Cleveland State Community College, Patients Choice Lab, Starr Regional Medical Center, Caris Healthcare, Sweetwater Hospital Association, S&S Fire, Life Care Center of Athens, the Banyan Family Clinic/Tammy Wingo, Hiwassee Builders Supply, Madison Avenue Pharmacy, In Good Health, Tupper Baker, Barry Duggan, Archer’s, Darrin Villa, HealthPRO Heritage, The Weston Group, Dynasty Spas, AccentCare, Express Athletics, Simmons Bank and Peoples Bank of East Tennessee.
“Wow – every year I am amazed at the support of our community for this golf tournament and the cause we are representing,” said Crystal Sutton, executive director at Morning Pointe of Athens and tournament organizer. “Thank you to everyone who came out during this summer heat, and to everyone who gave as sponsors to make this event happen. Because of you, more local students will be able to afford to pursue their education.”
Last year’s tournament raised $17,000.
Miranda Perez, executive director of the Morning Pointe Foundation, shared, “Morning Pointe of Athens and their greater community put on such a wonderful fundraiser each year and prove how much they truly believe in supporting education. Students’ lives will be changed as a result.”
Founded in 1997 by Tennessee healthcare entrepreneurs Greg A. Vital and Franklin Farrow, Morning Pointe Senior Living owns and operates 38 assisted living and Alzheimer’s memory care communities in five southeastern states, including Morning Pointe of Athens.
