Bay State Audio & Media Golf Tournament & Anderson Family Raise Nearly $15,000 for Cancer Patients

LACONIA, NH– The Fifth Annual Bay State Audio & Media Golf Tournament recently raised an impressive $14,800 for the Anderson Pharmacy Fund at LRGHealthcare.

The fund was established by Jerry & Lynn Anderson in 2000, while Lynn was undergoing chemotherapy for cancer at Lakes Region General Hospital. During her treatment Lynn overheard another patient discussing how hard it was for him to pay for necessary medications—in some instances he could not afford them. Shortly thereafter Lynn and Jerry established the Anderson Pharmacy Fund to ensure that LRGHealthcare oncology patients would not have these worries; they wanted to help guarantee patients would be able to afford necessary care.

In its fifth year, the event honors Jerry Anderson who lost his courageous battle with cancer in 2005. Over the years the event has raised over $65,000 for cancer patients in this community.

“The entire Anderson Family and the many golfers and participants of this event are truly making a difference in the lives of people throughout our community who are fighting cancer,” says LRGHealthcare President & CEO Tom Clairmont. “We are grateful for their incredible support, and this generous donation to the Anderson Pharmacy Fund will go a long way in helping LRGHealthcare to provide medication and care to those in need.”

You may make a tax-deductible donation any time of the year to the Anderson Pharmacy Fund by contacting the LRGHealthcare Office of Philanthropy: 737.1042 or philanthropy@lrgh.org

LRGHealthcare, a not-for-profit healthcare charitable trust, represents Franklin Regional Hospital, Lakes Region General Hospital, Affiliated Medical Providers, HealthLink, Community Wellness Centers, the Dental Resource Center, the Holistic Health Center, and other community-based services. LRGHealthcare is committed to making health care available, accessible, and affordable to you.

Photo Caption: Lynn Anderson, Founder of the Anderson Pharmacy Fund, presents a check for $14,800 to LRGHealthcare President & CEO Tom Clairmont. Director of Hematology/Oncology Services Sherry Cesati (far left) and Director of Philanthropy Bill Parkinson, CFRE (right) also conveyed their deep appreciation to Lynn and her family.

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