The Laurel Classic was hosted back on May 17th by the Northeast Georgia Health System Foundation. It was held at the Legends Golf Course with more than 40 sponsors, 50 teams, and lots of volunteers! The event raised over $275,000 for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Braselton, which provides specialized care to infants in the region. The money raised will go toward the purchase of life-saving care and equipment.

The President of Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton, Anthony Williamson, presented the guest speaker who talked to the crowd about her first-hand experience with not one but two children who were grateful to have the NICU facility right here in Braselton. Mayor Kurt Ward was at the tee-off ceremony of the two boys as they kicked off the start of the tournament.

Many of our Chateau Elan residents participated in various ways by planning, volunteering, sponsoring, and playing in the tournament. Residents Mike and Caryn McGarity co-chaired the event for the Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) Foundation. And Chateau residents on the committee consisted of Tony Funari, Hardy Johnson, Darcy Davidson, and Kathy Fauscett.

The first-place team included resident Jeff Wessels, the second-place team included residents Bob Holton and Charles Kleinschnitz, and the third-place team included resident Mark Still. The support of our residents for worthwhile causes never ceases to waiver. The support of the Chateau Elan community is appreciated greatly!

ABOUT NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER

The NGMC PR department shared, “Since 1951, Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has been on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. With hospitals located in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, and Dahlonega, the four NGMC campuses have a total of more than 750 beds and more than 1,200 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties. NGMC is part of Northeast Georgia Health System, a nonprofit that cares for more than one million people across more than 19 counties. Learn more at www.nghs.com.”

To make a donation or learn more about the Northeast Georgia Health System Foundation, its events and other ways to give, visit www.nghs.com/foundation.