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Golf Outing to Benefit SBLFCH

Friends & Families of Sarah Bush Lincoln Fayette County Hospital is hosting a golf outing, with proceeds to benefit planned renovations at the hospital. The event is set for Sunday, June 28th at Indian Springs Golf Course in Fillmore. The cost for a team of four players is $400.00

In conjunction with the outing, a raffle will be held for a week-long stay in the Orlando area, donated by Mike & Jayne Genta of Effingham. More details and the opportunity to buy tickets will be announced soon.

“We’re very excited to host our first golf outing to raise funds for the hospital that continues to grow and provide excellent service to our community,” said Jay Jolliff, President Elect of Friends & Families of SBLFCH. “We invite all golfers to join us on June 28th. It’ll be a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Whether you play golf or not, there are many ways to show your support including through a sponsorship, general donation or by purchasing raffle tickets. We’re so appreciative of the Gentas for this very generous resort package.”

Registration and lunch begin at 11am, followed by a 1pm tee time. Cost for a team of 4 is $400. Golf with sponsorships/recognition include:

  • Partner: $1,500 – Recognition on brochure, clubhouse banner and golf for 8
  • Title: $1,200 – Recognition on brochure, special signage and golf for 8
  • Pro: $600 – Large sign on course and golf for 4
  • Amateur: $500 – Sign on course and golf for 4

Friends and Families of SBLFCH has been raising funds for the local not-for-profit hospital since 1988. Friends & Families itself is a nonprofit 501 C-3 organization and provides the community with various ways to support their hospital. Over the years, tax-deductible gifts to Friends & Families have been used to purchase capital equipment for the hospital and to support programs and services that provide care to the uninsured. Since 1988 Friends & Families has purchased over $1.5 million in medical equipment.

“I’m very excited about this outing and hope that we can fill the course on June 28th to raise funds for upcoming renovations of SBL Fayette County Hospital,” said Karen Dyer, SBLFCH CEO. “We’re incredibly grateful for our Friends & Families group which continues to host fundraisers to support our mission. I’m also very thankful for Mike & Jayne who are long-time supporters of Sarah Bush Lincoln. This will be a great vacation package!”

For more information about the June Golf Outing, contact Jay Jolliff, President Elect of Friends & Families of SBLFCH, at 618-531-5278; Theresa Knebel, Friends & Families Board Member at 618-322-1069, or SBLFCH Administration at 618-283-5401. To secure an early sponsorship, checks can be made payable to Friends & Families of SBLFCH and mailed to the hospital at 650 West Taylor Street, Vandalia, IL 62471. Please include a note that it’s for the summer golf outing.