Festival raises money for mammography assistance

Golf Tournament and Festival Organizer Linda Tucker presents a check to Hancock Medical Administrator Hal Leftwich . More than $12,500 was raised in the “Pride with a Purpose” Golf Tournament and Festival which benefited the Mammography Assistance Program at Hancock Medical.

The seventh annual Pride with a Purpose Golf Tournament and Festival raised more than $12,500 for the Hancock Medical Center Foundation’s Mammography Assistance Program.

Both the golf tournament and festival were hosted by Linda Tucker, who along with Charlene Schneider, began raising money for the Mammography Assistance Program with the program’s inception in 2000. Schneider passed away late last year and Tucker continued the event in her honor.

“Charlene wanted this event to live on and continue to help women in need,” said Tucker. “I’m very thankful that so many friends and community members support it each year.”

Over the years thousands of dollars have been raised through the event to benefit the Mammography Assistance Program. Many women have benefited by receiving free or low-cost mammograms as a result of the program, which provides screening for uninsured residents of Hancock County who do not qualify for public assistance.

The Hancock Medical Center Foundation was established in 1985 to secure private donations in support of the hospital’s mission to improve the health of communities served by providing a network of care throughout the county and surrounding areas. Through the generosity of local businesses and individuals, Hancock Medical Center continues to expand community outreach efforts and upgrade facilities and equipment with Foundation funds.