Swing for Cancer: A Hole-in-One for Cancer Services’ Mission

This past June, the Cobblestone Ladies Golf Association hosted their 27th annual Swing for Cancer Golf Outing. It has grown to one of the largest women-only golf outings in our region and raises over $18,000 every year.

When the planning committee delivered the funds from this summer’s event to Cancer Services, we sat down with Helen Cochard, Brenda Rummel, and Pat Treesh to learn more about the event. They’ve been involved with the outing since 2008, 2015, and 2000, respectively.

L-R: Pat Treesh, Brenda Rummel, and Helen Cochard of the Cobblestone Ladies Golf Association and Stacey Stumpf, Director of Development of Cancer Services.

This year, Swing for Cancer raised $18,200 to support the mission of Cancer Services.

“The typical donation is $50, so that gives you an idea of just how many people contribute,” Brenda said.

The golf outing started in 1996 and was the brainchild of Sandi Fischer. Phyllis Weber, Cindy Kretler, Donna Wright, and others helped make the event a reality.

Originally, the golf outing benefited a national organization. However, the group decided that they wanted to support a local organization.

Around this time Pat was introduced to Cancer Services by her daughter, Julie. Julie had received oncology massage training through Cancer Services and was volunteering her time to provide oncology massages to clients. She told her mom about the organization and the committee took a tour.

“Seeing the services provided to our community, I knew that Cancer Services was perfect to receive the funds. I appreciated that the agency provides local support and is independent. And the rest of the committee was also on board,” Pat said.

Funds are raised through sponsorships, team registration fees, and a huge raffle held at the event. The outing is truly a community effort, with the Cobblestone Golf Course and even neighbors doing what they can to support the event.

As Helen said, “Whenever we ask for anything, they’re willing to help.”

This year, twenty-eight teams registered for the outing, with over 120 golfers and volunteers attending the big day.

When asked what motivates them to keep the event going for nearly 30 years, Helen shared, “This event helps those in need. Cancer has and could impact any of us.”