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Golf tournament nets record-breaking funds for Vernon hospital

This year's Charity Classic at Predator Ridge generated $425,000 for the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation
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From left: Members of the Sterling Rx Pharmacy Team (Dr. Kevin Hunt, Dr. Greg Houle, Curtis Omelchuk and Dr. Mark Hickman) won best mens team (not to mention best dressed!) at the 15th annual Charity Classic golf tournament, held in support of the VJH Foundation on Aug. 25 at Predator Ridge Resort.

A fun-filled day of golf at Predator Ridge Resort last month raised a record amount for the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation.

A total of $425,000 was generated at the 15th annual Charity Classic Golf Tournament on Aug. 25, more than any previous year. 

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The funds will support vital healthcare innovations at Vernon Jubilee Hospital, including improved colon cancer screening using AI technology, which will make for faster treatment, better outcomes and greater cancer prevention for North Okanagan residents. 

The hospital foundation extended thanks to title sponsor The Paul Docksteader Foundation, and venue sponsor Predator Ridge Resort, for their support.

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Paul Docksteader said to date, the event has raised more than $3.7 million. 

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In addition th enhanced cancer screening technology, this year's tournament has funded a long list of urgently needed medical equipment and technology identified by medical staff, from surgical tools and specialized mobility devices to equipment that monitors a baby's heartbeat in utero. 

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Brendan Shykora

About the Author: Brendan Shykora

I started at the Morning Star as a carrier at the age of 8. In 2019 graduated from the Master of Journalism program at Carleton University.
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