Kirkland Cancer Center gifted over $180,000 during check presentation

JACKSON, Tenn. — One local cancer center is gifted a check for their hard work.

On September 23 of last year, Chickasaw Golf Course held the second annual ‘Swinging Fore Hope’ golf tournament to raise money for the patient needs program at the Kirkland Cancer Center.

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There were a total of 250 donors and 47 teams that registered to play. Earlier Tuesday, the center was awarded more than $180,000 for their program.

“We’re just blown away by the amount of support we had for this golf tournament and it’s very special that the community can come together. I am a former patient here and the amount of care I was able to get here is phenomenal. I’m walking here today because of this place and I just want to be able to help others get that same care that I was able to get,” said Ann Marie Kelley, chair for the Swinging Fore Hope tournament.

The Kirkland Cancer Center serves residents of West Tennessee, offering hematology and oncology services.

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