THE BRANDEN LOMBARDI FOUNDATION’S ANNUAL “CHIP IN TO FIGHT CANCER” TOURNAMENT RAISES $47,000

The 7th Annual “Chip In to Fight Cancer” Charity Golf Tournament, held Saturday, June 17 at the Club West Golf Club in Phoenix, raised more than $47,000 for The Branden Lombardi Foundation. The Branden Lombardi Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for cancer patients today and the funds raised benefit cancer patients of all ages across the state of Arizona.

For the last seven years, the foundation has used the funds raised at its flagship tournament to provide patient amenities to cancer centers and hospitals. Including this year’s tournament, the total funds raised from this flagship fundraiser event amount to over $250,000.

The day of the tournament, the morning kicked-off with 128 players taking over the golf course at Club West. Nearly additional 60 volunteers, friends and family members joined the players for the awards luncheon at the Clubhouse. Winners in tournament were Matthew Dake and Steven Dake of Brentwood, California and Kyle Osterman of Scottsdale, Arizona with a score of 56.

“I am extremely grateful for your ongoing support and generosity,” said Branden Lombardi who created the foundation in 2001. “I want to specifically thank my family, especially my Mom and all the volunteers for their hard work. I’d like to express my sincere gratitude to the Board of Directors for their continuing to support to purse my mission. Also, I’d like to recognize and thank your corporate sponsors including Land Advisors Organization, Loma Catalina Companies, Mayo Foundation, CMX Incorporated, and Harvard Investments. We could not have done this without your help.”

Funds raised are used to provide patient amenities to cancer centers and hospitals in the state of Arizona including: University Medical Center at the University of Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Children's Cancer at Phoenix Children's Hospital, Maricopa Medical Center and Phoenix Cancer Center, as well as the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit at Phoenix Children's Hospital, among others.

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Kathy Nord, the director of Phoenix Children’s Hospital “Camp Rainbow” said: “Because of the generous support from The Branden Lombardi Foundation we are able to create an amazing program for our young cancer patients. I am delighted to be here today with all of you at this very important event in our community.”

The Branden Lombardi Foundation also announced the roll out of its new Web site. The enhanced online content includes photos from completed projects, history on the foundation and its vision for the future, relevant links as well as an opportunity to donate.

“This year’s tournament was a great success,” added Lombardi. “We appreciate the ongoing support and look forward to sharing our vision with the world.”

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION:

Founded in 2001 by Branden Lombardi, the Branden Lombardi Foundation has quickly become an important member of the cancer community. Guided by its mission “to improve the quality of life for cancer patients today,” The Foundation has continued to provide patient amenities to cancer centers and hospitals.

The Branden Lombardi Foundation is not the project of corporate philanthropy, well-known athlete, or the side project for a group of people. Rather, The Branden Lombardi Foundation is a non-profit organization that was started out of needs that a cancer patient himself saw while undergoing treatment. Diagnosed with Osteogenic Sarcoma or Bone Cancer at age 17, Branden Lombardi turned his own tremendous health challenge into an incredible opportunity to make a difference in the life of others.

To learn more about the Foundation, its history or projects, or to make a donation please visit online at www.theblf.org .

The Foundation’s Board Members are: Bruce Lombardi, Valerie Lombardi, Daniel Strange, Dan McVane, Chris Kotterman, Steve Kely, Gailine Boice, and Lisa Hansen.

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