July 17, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Annual Golf Invitational Generates Support for Mount Carmel College of Nursing

Students Caleb McDowell, Justin McGraw, Tiffany Krauss and Nancy Lehr swang into action representing the college at the 18th annual Mount Carmel Foundation Golf Invitational.

Photo courtesy of Bruce Heflin.

Columbus, OH… It was another outstanding year for the Mount Carmel Foundation Golf Invitational benefitting Mount Carmel College of Nursing (MCCN). Over $123,000 was raised for much-needed student scholarships and new technologies. The 18th annual golf outing was held at the Lakes Golf and Country Club in Westerville, Ohio on Monday, July 9.

The funds raised from this event will help many students realize their dreams of becoming professional registered nurses. More than 85 percent of MCCN students receive financial aid.

"This is a great venue for our business and community leaders to enjoy a great day of golf and make a substantial difference in the lives of our nursing students at Mount Carmel,” said Jan Burkey, director of development at MCCN. “We are deeply grateful to our sponsors for investing in nursing education and the future of healthcare in our community."

This year’s presenting and title sponsors include American Electric Power (AEP), HHA Services, PNC Bank, Bailey Cavalieri, Central Ohio Newborn Medicine, Inc., Columbus Cardiology Consultants, Inc., Deloitte Center for Health Solutions and Messer Construction Co. A total of 39 corporate sponsors participated.

The 19th annual Mount Carmel Foundation Golf Invitational benefitting Mount Carmel College of Nursing is tentatively set to take place July 15, 2013 at the Lakes Golf and Country Club. For more information, please contact Director of Development Jan Burkey at 614-234-3837 or jburkey@mchs.com.

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