The Cayman Islands Breast Cancer Foundation is delighted to announce the tremendous success of the inaugural Pink Ribbon Golf Classic, held at North Sound Golf Club on Friday, 26 June. The event brought together corporate teams, community supporters and breast cancer advocates for an afternoon of friendly competition, networking and fundraising, raising almost CI$40,000 in support of the Foundation's Wellness Programme.
The funds raised will help ensure that individuals affected by breast cancer continue to receive free counselling, nutrition advice, lymphatic drainage, massage therapy, acupuncture, support groups, survivorship programmes and other vital wellness services throughout their breast cancer journey.
Congratulations to Team Keller Williams, led by Dillon Claassens, who were crowned the inaugural Pink Ribbon Golf Classic champions. Team Walkers, led by Scott Jones, secured second place following an excellent round.
Special congratulations also go to Tana Kelly, who claimed the Ladies' Closest to the Pin prize, and to Cameron Graham, who came closest on the designated hole sponsored by TRAC Automotive. While the spectacular hole-in-one prize of a brand-new vehicle remained unclaimed, Cameron's impressive shot earned him the Closest to the Pin honours.
The Foundation extends its sincere appreciation to the event's generous hole sponsors, IDG, RBC Dominion Securities, Wheaton Precious Metals, and Mainstay Sailing, whose support helped make the inaugural tournament possible. Thanks also go to Love, Tito's and CDG for sponsoring the ever-popular putting competition, and to TRAC Automotive for offering the exciting hole-in-one prize.
The Foundation also wishes to express its heartfelt thanks to North Sound Golf Club for hosting the event and, in particular, to Cindy Oostvogels, whose vision, dedication and countless hours of planning transformed the idea of a Pink Ribbon Golf Classic into a memorable and highly successful fundraising event.
Beverly Edgington, Chief Executive of the Cayman Islands Breast Cancer Foundation, said:
"We are incredibly grateful to every golfer, sponsor, volunteer and supporter who made the inaugural Pink Ribbon Golf Classic such an outstanding success. Not only was it a wonderful day of friendship and fun, but together we have raised vital funds that will directly support those living with and beyond breast cancer in our community. This event has laid the foundation for what we hope will become one of Cayman's premier annual charity golf tournaments."
Following the success of this year's event, the Foundation has confirmed that the Pink Ribbon Golf Classic will return on 26th February 2027 and looks forward to welcoming returning and new teams for another memorable day in support of those affected by breast cancer in the Cayman Islands.