Golf outing raises $34K for mammograms at DCMH

(GREENSBURG, Ind.) – The recent Tee Off ‘Fore Ta-Tas golf outing raised $34,358 for the Pink Ribbon Fund. 

The Hospital Foundation of Decatur County manages the Pink Ribbon Fund which helps individuals access mammograms and breast diagnostic services at Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) when cost may otherwise be a barrier to care.

The golf outing brought together nearly 200 people and it raised breast cancer awareness and support for those who are affected. 

“Raising more than $34,000 in one evening is incredible, but what matters most is what those dollars make possible for people in our community. The continued growth of this event has us excited about how we can make an even greater impact next year,” said Hospital Foundation executive director Mandy Lorhum. 

Before teams headed out on the course, Jessica Hunter, Lead Mammography Technologist at DCMH, borrowed the microphone to share an important message about the value of regular screening mammograms and how easy it is to schedule one.

Hunter asked attendees to pull out their phones as she walked them through the scheduling process.

“Screening mammograms are incredibly important because they can find breast cancer early, before there are signs or symptoms,” said Hunter. “You can self-schedule through your DCMH Patient Portal whenever it’s convenient or call us at 812-663-1157. When it’s easy to make the appointment, there’s one less reason to put it off. Come see us!”

To learn about upcoming events and ways to support the Pink Ribbon Fund, follow the Hospital Foundation of Decatur County on Facebook, call 812-663-1220, or email foundation@dcmh.net