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Sun City Pink Ribbon tournament raises funds for Bosom Buddies

Annual event brought in $3,500

Posted 12/19/20

“Resilience, Resolution and Resolve” was this year’s mantra for the 8th annual Sun City Pink Ribbon Tournament organizers.

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Sun City Pink Ribbon tournament raises funds for Bosom Buddies

Annual event brought in $3,500

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“Resilience, Resolution and Resolve” was this year’s mantra for the 8th annual Sun City Pink Ribbon Tournament organizers.

The fund and awareness raising event for breast cancer was conducted at Quail Run Golf Course, 9774 W. Alabama Ave., and hosted by the Quail Run Women’s Golf League.

Rather than canceling the tournament because of the nationwide coronavirus pandemic, the organizers were unwavering in their determination to play the tournament mindful of all of the health concerns that face residents each and every day in this country. The players were required to wear masks and socially distance — yet they had a great time.

More than $3,500 went to Bosom Buddies of Arizona again this year. Accepting the check on behalf of Bosom Buddies was Jacolyn McLaughlin, Bosom Buddies Board of Directors president, retired. This is the second year the Pink Ribbon proceeds were donated to Bosom Buddies, a social services organization based in Phoenix that provides breast cancer education, support and advocacy. It was founded in 1982 by five women who had been impacted by breast cancer. It was during those years that breast cancer was not openly discussed and there was little information available for those who received a breast cancer diagnosis.

One of the founders promised that if she won her battle with breast cancer, she would find a way to help other women and men who are battling the disease — and that is what she did.

Bosom Buddies is a network of survivors with the mission to provide support and resources to individuals dealing with a diagnosis and or navigating through this difficult period in their lives. The organizations website provides resources and materials for women and men who seek support outside of their physician’s office. The organization’s hotline connects callers to survivors who have been there and can offer more than a sympathetic ear.

“We also provide grants for financial assistance with treatment related needs,” as stated on the group’s brochure.

The organization can be found on Facebook @bosombuddiesofaz.

It takes only one person to make a difference, and that is how the Sun City Pink Ribbon began eight years ago. Golfer Lenora Rector had a daughter who lost her battle with cancer and she decided to make a difference. She started the tournament with the help of fellow golfers from the Quail Run Women’s Golf League.

Ms. Rector said she appreciates Bosom Buddies and all that it does to help those who face the challenges of the disease. Each year, Ms. Rector’s other daughter, Kellie Vigilant, flies in from Michigan to help put on the annual event.

More than 135 women signed up and played in the day-long event. Before COVID, there were a lot of activities throughout the day, including a small breakfast and luncheon. But not this year. There were tee times for players and a muffin, but players did not seem to mind. They were there to support Bosom Buddies.

Organizers of the event this year included Ruby Bradshaw, Quail Run Women’s Golf League president, along with Vice President Francine Enright. Linda Liang and Tina Hancox, along with others, assisted.

After the tournament, Ms. Rector was honored by the Quail Run Women’s Golf League for her years of commitment to the Pink Ribbon with a pink and white crocheted afghan with the pink ribbon in the middle. The afghan was created by Lauren Espinosa of Glendale, daughter of Quail Run golfer Debby Stark.