JACKSON, Wyo. — Each year, the Teton Pines community turns its love of golf into meaningful support for local cancer care. This August, that tradition of generosity continued as members raised just over $130,000 for the St. John’s Health Foundation Cancer Center Campaign, helping bring the vision of radiation oncology in Jackson closer to reality.
Spearheaded by the Teton Pines Women’s Golf Association, the annual event has brought members, sponsors, and supporters together since 2012, raising more than $1 million for oncology services at St. John’s Health. Their generosity has helped fund essential advancements in cancer care, including 3-D mammography technology, a CT scanner, oncology treatment bays, and state-of-the-art infusion chairs.
“Cancer has touched so many of our lives, whether through our own experiences or those of people we love. For our members, Tee It Up is an opportunity to turn those personal experiences into something meaningful by helping ensure that others facing a cancer diagnosis have access to the care and support they deserve,” said Christine Wagner, President of the Teton Pines Women’s Golf Association.
For patients requiring radiation therapy, treatment often means traveling long distances over several weeks, adding emotional, physical, and financial strain during an already difficult time. The Foundation’s $25 million Cancer Center Campaign aims to ease that burden by making radiation oncology available at St. John’s Health.
“We are incredibly grateful to the Teton Pines Women’s Golf Association, Teton Pines leadership, and every member, sponsor, volunteer, and donor who made this year’s event possible,” said Anna Olson, President of St. John’s Health Foundation. “Their dedication over the years has helped transform oncology services at St. John’s Health, and their continued generosity is helping shape what comes next for cancer care in our community.”
