3rd Annual Forward in Health Golf Tournament
In just over 2 months, on July 12, 2013, the 3rd Annual Forward in Health Golf Tournament will be held at the Winchendon School Golf Club, and we sincerely hope you will be able to join us. As you may be aware, this event has become a vital source of support for the Forward in Health organization and mission. Under the combined leadership of Dr. John Mulqueen and his wife Paul, a registered nurse, Forward in Health is dedicated to improving the health conditions and dignity of the people in and around Les Cayes, Haiti. Their vision is to make a long lasting impact on the health of the people who live in this area. To this end, they have undertaken the building of a health clinic in Fonde Fred, about twenty minutes from Les Cayes.
Since its beginnings in 2001, a group of volunteers have worked to make reliable healthcare in this part of Haiti a reality. Initially, small groups of doctors and nurses travelled to the Les Cayes area several times a year to provide make-shift, portable clinics to people who otherwise had little or no access to health care.
While those visits did extend some relief for a short period of time, they were hit-or-miss at best. Once the group began to grow and their non-profit organization became a reality, their first goal was to purchase land and build a healthcare clinic as a permanent resource for these people.
In addition, Forward in Health became committed to providing clean drinking water and preventative health education to this rural, poverty stricken area. Thus far, land has been purchased, the surrounding wall and gate have been constructed, and Phase I of the building project is complete. The walls and the roof of the clinic are up and a well has been dug that is now providing clean water to the community. The clinic expects to open in the next year.
Of course, there is still much to do. Completing and equipping the clinic and training the medical staff that are resident in Haiti all have to be finished before the clinic is operational. We are this close. Proceeds from this tournament will help Forward in Health launch the clinic opening. Join this effort by participating in the tournament on Friday, July 12, 2013, at the Winchendon School Country Club (245 Spring Street, Winchendon). Registration begins at 8:30, with a shotgun tee off scheduled for 10:00am. Breakfast items by Panera will be served to golfers, and lunch will be held on the green. An amazing country style dinner will be provided from 3:00pm until 6:00pm at the clubhouse afterward, which will also feature the awards program, auction and raffle. Separate dinner registrations are available for non-golfers.
We hope you can join us, and look forward to seeing you on July 12, 2013.
Sincerely,Michael F. Ellis Co-Chairs, 2013 FIH Tournament 978-516-8575
Alex Magay Co-Chairs, 2013 FIH Tournament 978-869-6088