Cascade Medical Foundation Golf Classic raises $45,000 for local healthcare

LAKE WENATCHEE— The Cascade Medical Foundation's annual golf tournament raised approximately $45,000 for local healthcare initiatives.

The Marson and Marson Cascade Golf Classic, held on June 17 at Kahler Mountain Club near Lake Wenatchee, drew numerous participants despite windy conditions. Now in its eighth year under title sponsor Marson and Marson Lumber, the event is the foundation's largest annual fundraiser.

“The golf tournament was an absolute blast, and fundraising results from the tournament exceeded expectations, thanks to the generosity of both our incredible sponsors and enthusiastic and competitive participants,” said Rich Adamson, the co-chair of the Foundation’s golf committee.

The tournament featured both Low Net and Low Gross categories, with teams led by Kyle Carey and Jack Louws taking first place in their respective divisions. Individual contests included putting, chipping, and closest-to-the-pin challenges.

Over 50 volunteers assisted with the event, including musical performances by the Leavenworth Alphorns and local musician Jacob Simms.

Since its inception in 1992, the Cascade Medical Foundation has raised more than $1.9 million to support healthcare services in the community. The foundation works to enhance Cascade Medical's ability to deliver quality healthcare to the local area.

Organizers noted that while final numbers are still being tallied, the preliminary net profit from the tournament is estimated at $45,000. These funds will contribute to the foundation's current healthcare campaign, though specific allocation details were not immediately available.

Over 40 sponsors supported the event, including returning major sponsors Louws Truss, Dan's Food Market, Icicle Ridge Winery, and Squirrel Tree Resort.

Prizes were awarded in both Low Gross and Low Net categories. 

In the Low Net category: 

• 1st Place: Kyle Carey, Kyle Lewis, Gary Waunch and Jon Koncz 
• 2nd Place: Troy Mobley, Brandon Schuh, Eric Anderson and Brian Eliason 
• 3rd Place: Joe Champagne, John Harrington and Brad Thacker 
• 4th Place: Rich Adamson, Bob Adamson, Jim Adamson and Ron Berschauer

In the Low Gross category: 

• 1st Place: Jack Louws, BJ Louws, Roy Schiferl and Darin Huseby 
• 2nd Place: Ken Bauman, Dennis McMahon, Dwayne McMahon and Randy Alexander
• 3rd Place: Jay Traynor, Steve Atchison, Boyd Peterson and Carlton Morris 
• 4th Place: Ryan Stanford, Beau Stonefield, Michel Colwell and Dave Stewart.

Pre-tourney contests: 

• Putting contest: Marcia Plewman and Ryan Stanford 
• Chipping contest: Scott Baker and Kathy Montgomery 
• Driving Range Target Contest: No one claimed the cash prize this year for this new event.

On-course contests: 

• Closest to the Pin (Hole 5): Gary Waunch (2’10”) and Marcia Plewman (51’5”)
• Closest to the Pin (Hole 16): Dallas Otter (4’5”) and Marcia Plewman (22’5”)
• Longest Drive (Hole 6): Max Moholy and Lee Ellen Bell 
• Limited Flite Long Drive (Hole 10): Chad Zimmerman and Molly Bloss