Swing for the Cure unites golfers in fight against breast cancer

The annual golf fundraiser supports Breast Health Sarasota, which recently surpassed $750,000 in contributions to support community members with cancer.

Pat O'Connell, Brenda Baril, Beth Scheible and Kim Lawrence said winning the championship Swing for the Cure annual golf day on Feb. 24 was especially meaningful to them, considering Lawrence is a cancer survivor.
Pat O'Connell, Brenda Baril, Beth Scheible and Kim Lawrence said winning the championship Swing for the Cure annual golf day on Feb. 24 was especially meaningful to them, considering Lawrence is a cancer survivor.
Photo by Dana Kampa
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Members of the Key Niners and Women's Golf Association united Feb. 24, despite a chilly start to the day, to play golf and support community members with breast cancer.

The scramble took place at the Longboat Key Club and concluded with a luncheon and results announcements at the Harbourside Ballroom.

Breast Health Sarasota Chair Suellen Kaeb, a founding member of the organization, thanked the women in attendance who have supported this fundraiser for many years. The nonprofit has been serving Sarasota since 1999.

Golfer Kim Lawrence celebrated victory with her team at the Swing for the Cure annual golf day on Feb. 24. Lawrence is a cancer survivor, and proceeds from the day benefit Breast Health Sarasota, Inc.
Golfer Kim Lawrence celebrated victory with her team at the Swing for the Cure annual golf day on Feb. 24. Lawrence is a cancer survivor, and proceeds from the day benefit Breast Health Sarasota, Inc.
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"You all are the real heroes today for braving the weather," she said of the 40-degree start to the day," she said. "Our mission is to make sure that nobody goes without the breast health services they need."

Cumulatively, the Longboat Key Club has raised more than $750,000 for the organization, Kaeb said.

Gloria Hartman and Lisa Tyson co-chaired the event.

Championship victory was especially sweet for the team of Pat O'Connell, Brenda Baril, Beth Scheible and Kim Lawrence, considering Lawrence is a cancer survivor.

The team, "Been There, Beat That!" attributed the day's success to everyone playing their part to their best, giving particular credit to their putter extraordinaire.

Teammates said they were proud to support the cause and glad so many of their peers participated this year. The kick-off Go for the Cure games day on Feb. 11 saw record attendance this year with 150 members.

Proceeds from both events support preventative and supportive breast health services in the community.

Those interested in learning more about the nonprofit or donating can visit BreastHealthSarasota.org or call 941-927-2226.

Lisa Tyson, one of the main coordinators of the Swing for the Cure golf day, and Breast Health Sarasota, Inc. chair Suellen Kaeb were grateful golfers braved the cold the morning of Feb. 24 at the Longboat Key Club.
Lisa Tyson, one of the main coordinators of the Swing for the Cure golf day, and Breast Health Sarasota, Inc. chair Suellen Kaeb were grateful golfers braved the cold the morning of Feb. 24 at the Longboat Key Club.
Photo by Dana Kampa
Front, Kathy Humphrey, Nancy Neis, Jean Griffin; back, Anita Cohen, Darlene Spychala, Bunny Skirboll and Hannah Weinberg.
Front, Kathy Humphrey, Nancy Neis, Jean Griffin; back, Anita Cohen, Darlene Spychala, Bunny Skirboll and Hannah Weinberg.
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Director of golf Terry O'Hara and Managing Director Rick Konsavage help facilitate the annual Swing for the Cure golf day on Feb. 24 at the Longboat Key Club. The club hosts and sponsors the event, which raises funding for Breast Health Sarasota, Inc.
Director of golf Terry O'Hara and Managing Director Rick Konsavage help facilitate the annual Swing for the Cure golf day on Feb. 24 at the Longboat Key Club. The club hosts and sponsors the event, which raises funding for Breast Health Sarasota, Inc.
Photo by Dana Kampa
Susie Randall, Beth Stewart, Christine Parseghian, Nancy McNamara and Jill Reiter.
Susie Randall, Beth Stewart, Christine Parseghian, Nancy McNamara and Jill Reiter.
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Suellen Kaeb, chair and founding member of Breast Health Sarasota, Inc., thanks attendees at the Feb. 24 Swing for the Cure for being an integral part of supporting cancer patients and survivors in the community.
Suellen Kaeb, chair and founding member of Breast Health Sarasota, Inc., thanks attendees at the Feb. 24 Swing for the Cure for being an integral part of supporting cancer patients and survivors in the community.
Photo by Dana Kampa
Maureen Watterson, Lois Karran, Kari Smith, Barbara Teller, Michelle Papier and Stephanie Citron (not pictured) made up a team at Swing for the Cure.
Maureen Watterson, Lois Karran, Kari Smith, Barbara Teller, Michelle Papier and Stephanie Citron (not pictured) made up a team at Swing for the Cure.
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Isabella Paspa and Linda Weber
Isabella Paspa and Linda Weber
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Jan Hurwitz and Willie Eden
Jan Hurwitz and Willie Eden
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Katherine Kalin, Ricki Harvey, Joanie Spalter, Shawna West, Paula Kapp and Mara Rumana
Katherine Kalin, Ricki Harvey, Joanie Spalter, Shawna West, Paula Kapp and Mara Rumana
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Dana Kampa

Dana Kampa is the Longboat Key neighbors reporter for the Observer. She first ventured into journalism in her home state of Wisconsin, going on to report community stories everywhere from the snowy mountains of Washington State to the sunny shores of the Caribbean. She has been a writer and photographer for more than a decade, covering what matters most to readers.

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