Local golf tradition supports purchase of life-saving defibrillators for RMH patients

The John Lindsay Memorial Golf Tournament has become a local tradition for a group of friends.

It began in 2003, in memory of John Lindsay, who combined golf, good friends and good causes back in 1975.

Organizers Greg Welton and Les Fowler committed to keeping their friend’s legacy alive. John Lindsay would be proud to see what has been accomplished in the past 13 years.

On June 9, Greg and Les visited the Ross Memorial Hospital to present a cheque for $2,385  to Erin Coons, RMHF Executive Director. The donation will be directed to the “Moments that Matter” spring appeal, which is helping to raise funds to purchase new life-saving defibrillators.

Since 2003, the John Lindsay Memorial Golf Tournament has raised $28,556 to enhance patient care at the Ross Memorial by funding medical equipment and capital projects. The group has earned a “Benefactor” plaque on the hospital’s donor recognition wall.

“We all recognize moments that matter,” said Erin Coons. “For Greg and Les and John Lindsay before them, moments that matter are the ones spent on the golf course with friends. At the Ross, those moments involve being there for patients. All of those moments matter. And thanks to the John Lindsay Memorial Golf Tournament, they all fit together.”