The NSCIA-CT Chapter held its 9th annual "Wheeling and Able" Golf Tournament on Tuesday, September 9th at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield. Golfers signed up to play in record numbers with the course being oversold for the second year in a row! The success of this tournament was evident as over $16,000 was raised for the Association; the most that's ever been raised!
There was vibrancy to the crowd as the shotgun start began the tournament and the golfers quickly raced against the weather. Slowly, rain began to fall; by the time most foursomes completed 8 holes, the tournament was ended due to heavy downpours, thunder, and lightning. People converged into Lyman’s clubhouse to dry off. This was the only rainy day in almost a three-week span, but people’s spirits were not dampened as attested by the constant chatter and laughter heard throughout the crowds.
Thank you to Lyman Orchards for preparing an expansive luncheon two hours ahead of schedule for us and for generously giving each registered golfer a voucher valid for 18 holes of golf at Lyman Orchards with a golf cart rental.
Special thanks to all of our sponsors for the NSCIA-CT Chapter golf tournament:
Major sponsors:
· Advanced Wheels of Technology (beverage carts)
· Coloplast (beverage carts)
· Gaylord Hospital (longest drive)
· Hartford Hospital (beverage carts)
· Hospital for Special Care (breakfast)
· JobPro (luncheon)
· Koskoff, Koskoff, and Bieder, PC (closest to the pin)
· Urology Specialists, PC (hole-in-one).
Putting green and Driving range sponsors:
· Endo Pharmaceuticals
· Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics
· Jefferson Radiology
· MidState Medical Center
· Neurosurgeons of Central CT
· Obie Harrington-Howes Foundation
· Pronto Printer of Newington
· VNA Health Care, Inc.
Sign Sponsors:
· Advanced Medical Systems
· Arbot Software
· Cardiac Care Associates
· CMG - Pulmonary Medicine
· Connecticut Rehab
· Crystal Rock Water & Coffee Co.
· Hartford Dispatch
· Middlesex Hospital
· New Britain Medical Supplies, inc.
· Orthopedic Associates of Hartford
· Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation of
· Hartford
· Pronto Printer of Newington
· RisCassi & Davis, P.C.
· Roman Oil Inc
The raffle winners were announced during the delicious luncheon beneath the pavilion tent where we all stayed warm and dry. Thank you to all of the persons and businesses that donated items for our raffle.
Raffle Donations:
· Personnel from Eastern Rehabilitation
· Network
· Crystal Rock
· Channel 30
· Creative Office Interiors
· ESPN
· Brad Gilchrist
· Hartford Healthcare Federal Credit Union
· Ivan Lendl Junior Wheelchair Sports Camp
· Lyman Orchards
· Jay McAraw
· Bob and Karin Snow
· Staples
· Trader Joe’s
· Victor Advertising
· Westfarms
Thank you to Ellen Franks and Eastern Rehabilitation Network for all of their time, energy, and commitment that they have given to organize this tournament each year. This tournament would not be possible without their support.
Thank you to all of the golfers and supporters who came out on a rainy day to help out a great cause. The NSCIA-CT Chapter looks forward to seeing you next year at Lyman Orchards on Tuesday, September 15, 2009!