This year’s Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) Foundation’s annual Medical Center Open golf tournament raised more than $300,000 to benefit Bridging Hope – an organization supporting victims of sexual assault.
Bridging Hope, formerly known as Rape Response, provides support, education and advocacy for survivors of sexual assault and their families. The organization also provides forensic exams for victims of sexual assault visiting one of NGHS’s Northeast Georgia Medical Center emergency departments. The announcement that the organization was changing its name came at a pre-tournament reception for sponsors and committee members.
The tournament drew 200 golfers, 120 sponsors and dozens of volunteers.
The winning team (pictured) was from Jake Martin & Son, and included Walt Booth, Jake Martin, Eric Olsteen and Lee Towns.