LAUREL, Md.–The 36th Annual Tower Classic Golf Tournament, hosted by the TowerCares Foundationraised more than $40,000 for Johns Hopkins Children’s Center (JHCC) in Baltimore, a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. The tournament was held at Renditions Golf Club in Davidsonville, Md. Special guests included eight-year old Olivia Cooper, the 2018 Children’s Miracle Network Champion for Maryland, and her family.
Diagnosed at age four with advanced kidney cancer, Olivia underwent a successful surgery at JHCC to remove a nearly two-pound tumor and her right kidney. Following the surgery, she received chemotherapy treatments at JHCC for seven months. Now in remission, Olivia returns to the Children’s Center every six months for check-ups.
During lunch at the tournament, Olivia’s mom spoke to the more than 100 golfers about how thankful her family is to JHCC for the world-class care her daughter has received there, and for supporters like the TowerCares Foundation that allow the hospital to continue to help critically ill children and their families.
Tournament proceeds from players, sponsors, and donations from the business community totaled $19,378. An additional $10,000 was provided through CO-OP Financial Services’ Miracle Match program. Tower Federal Credit Union donated $10,872, bringing the day’s total donation to $40,250. The money for Tower’s donation was raised earlier this year by employees and members during the credit union’s annual “Have a Heart” campaign and other employee-driven fundraisers.
“An important part of the TowerCares mission is to help children in need, and we are proud to support the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center for the tireless care they provide for children who are battling sickness, and their families,” said Rick Stafford, TowerCares Foundation president. “The success of the Tower Classic would not have been possible without the generosity of our golfers, tournament sponsors, vendors, and volunteers.”