We are excited to announce the Sixth Annual Big Tom Classic Golf Tournament

The Big Tom Classic has been a huge success for the past three years and the reason for that success is you, our players and sponsors. Over the past five years, the Big Tom Classic has raised over $75,000. True to the Tournament’s mission, these funds have been effectively used to aid in stroke research, stroke treatment and to promote public awareness. Last year, the organizers of the Big Tom Classic, in collaboration with the Mission Healthcare Foundation, produced a stroke education DVD specific to our region. The video utilizes local doctors and local stroke survivors to educate the public about stroke prevention and treatment. Currently, the DVD is being distributed to individuals and families of individuals that have suffered strokes. The Tournament and the funds raised have also aided in making Mission Hospital the first certified Stroke Center in Western North Carolina. We could not be more excited about the growing success of the Tournament and what it accomplished in such a short time.

The beneficiary of the tournament will remain the Mission Healthcare Foundation. The Tournament will continue to provide funds to promote awareness, develop more innovative and effective treatment methods, and assist underprivileged patients with treatment.

The Tournament will take place May 13th, 2011. We anticipate another big turnout for the Tournament and we would truly value your participation. If you have any questions you may contact Will Israel (828) 275-1055 or Tom Israel (828) 582-6312.

The cost for players will be $115 a person, which includes green fees, cart fees, golf hat, lunch and a dinner following the tournament. Awards will be given during the dinner.