Lake Nona Tournament

Women Playing for T.I.M.E. ™ Raises $510,000 for MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando

Women Playing for T.I.M.E.™ (Technology, Immediate Diagnosis, Mammography and Education)presented MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando with a check for $510,000 (projected net) for cancer research and programs. This brings the total donations by the all-women volunteer group to the cancer treatment facility to $8.6 million over the past 19 years.

The announcement was made during the group’s 19th anniversary charity golf tournament held at the Lake Nona Golf and Country Club. Since its inception in 1993, Women Playing for T.I.M.E. (WPFT) continues to grow its philanthropic endeavors to benefit MD Anderson – Orlando, using sporting events such as golf, tennis and dragon boating to bring out cancer patients, survivors and supporters and rally to drum up funds to benefit cancer services.

Dollars raised by WPFT go to MD Anderson - Orlando to fund breast cancer research and other cancers affecting women, as well as fund the patient transport program and community education about early detection, appropriate screenings and healthy lifestyles and prevention.

Photo Below: From left, Megan Warlow, WPFT member; Mickey Solomon, husband of late Co-Founder of WPFT Sheila Solomon; Elaine Lustig, Co-Founder of WPFT; Dr. Clarence Brown, III, President and CEO, MD Anderson – Orlando; Dr. Mark Roh, Medical and Scientific Director, MD Anderson - Orlando; Mary Mahoney, WPFT member; and Beth Rudloff, COO, MD Anderson - Orlando.

Photo Below: Women Playing for T.I.M.E. members and Co-Founder Elaine Lustig (second from left) present a check for $510,000 to MD Anderson – Orlando’s President and CEO Dr. Clarence Brown, III (far left) and MD Anderson – Orlando oncologist Dr. Veronica Schimp (far right).

The Lake Nona Event October 17-18, 2011

The Lake Nona Golf Tournament is the Signature Event for Women Playing For T.I.M.E. This two-day tournament is played on one of the premiere golf courses - Lake Nona Golf and Country Club. This Tom Fazio jewel of a course offers players a lush wooded canopy for the first nine holes and breathtaking lake vistas along the back nine. The Lake Nona Golf Event began seventeen years ago and is the most eagerly anticipated annual woman’s golf event in Central Florida.

In order to play, one must be an amateur and have an established USGA handicap. The Tournament uses the “two best ball” format (including gross and net divisions). The schedule for the event includes a daily breakfast buffet, as well as a luncheon. The menus and preparations are always outstanding and these meals are often highlighted by guest speakers from the local community. Creative baskets donated by individual teams grace the tables and are auctioned to participants on the last day of the tournament.

Invitations to participate in the 2011 Lake Nona Invitational were mailed out to past participants in early April. The deadline to register is May 6, 2011. If you did not receive your invitation, please contact Lynda Canatay at 321.841.2272.

The 2010 Tournament - Huge Success!

Each October, more than 112 women, forming 28 golf foursomes, gather at Lake Nona Golf and Country Club for two days of tournament golf to raise money to support the mission of Women Playing For T.I.M.E., who partner with MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando, to defeat cancer as it affects women and their families in Central Florida.

From the moment of arrival, players were greeted by hundreds of pink flags, all personalized in memory, support, or in celebration of someone affected by cancer. Each year, Sandy Thompson and her husband volunteer to produce and display the Hall Of flags, a signature image at the Lake Nona Tournament.

As day one commenced, the Lake Nona golf course was covered by shades of pink, as women competed for low gross and net scores for the day. Carts were decorated; outfit’s color coordinated; and everyone’s spirits were riding high on a perfect Florida day. The day was superbly complimented by a luncheon of fabulous food, expertly prepared by the Chef’s at Lake Nona, at the direction of WPFT volunteer, Susie Aspinwall.

On day two of the tournament, the excitement continued as several teams were in contention to win. Once again, Lake Nona Golf and Country Club was smothered in beautiful shades of pink, including the famous “Cart Boys” who made their way around the course offering refreshments while gathering “Tips For TIME”.

Throughout the day you could hear shouts of excitement as birdies and chip-ins were made. The closing day luncheon was both exciting and bittersweet. Co-Founder Elaine Lustig was proudly informed that a plaque in the honor of her husband Seymour Lustig, was installed in MD Anderson's Breast Care Center.

As is customary at this event, a check was presented to Dr. Clarence Brown and MD Anderson Cancer Institute – Orlando, in the amount of $550,000 representing the total amount of monies raised for the year by the Women Playing For T.I.M.E. As the luncheon concluded, awards were presented to the winning teams.

The Results - 2010

1st Gross: Niki Bryan, Debby Haynes, Joyce McLane, Shari Williams
2nd Gross: Susan Ableidinger, Molly McNichols, Gunilla Sorenstam, Lisa Robinson
3rd Gross: Heidi Bedell, Andrea Eliscu, Jamie Ikeda, Monica O’Reilly
4th Gross: Dot Richardson, Leslie Longacre, Anne Tellin, Sheryl Meitin 5th Gross: Lisa Chisholm,Yolonda Huhn, Melinda Morgan, Becky Martinez 6th Gross: Pati Carter, Peggy Morris, Karen O’Donnell, Gigi Roberts
7th Gross: Lynne Bradford, Ann Gregory, Marci Likens, Pauli Uricchio

1st Net: Lorraine Conoley, Pam Price, Marinell Altizer, Linda Damm
2nd Net: Anne Naylor, Jane Garrard, Amy Dubois, Molly Coberly
3rd Net: Sara Ball, Sharon Spears, Janet Thompson, Judy Moss
4th Net: Beachy Herrell, Jean Lee, Jeannie Henderson, Jeanette Smith 5th Net: Dionne Larkin, Trish Riden, Angie Mitchell, Theresa Williams
6th Net : Lori Cusick, Setsi Day,Lee Langbaum, Patti Hannah
7th Net: Dianeice Eldridge, Debra Fildes, Julie Jamieson, Sherryl Powell

2010 Tournament Photos

Gift In Kind Donors

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits
Barnie’s Coffee & Tea Company
Bay Hill Golf and Country Club
Bridgestone Golf
Coca-Cola
Dry Grip
Grand Cypress
Hammock Dunes Resort
Sheryl Meitin
Lake Nona Golf & Country Club
Donna Martin
Medical Marketing , Inc.
Mercedes Benz of Maitland
Nike Golf
Orlando Home & Leisure Magazine
Panera Bread
Rain Forest Cafe
Red's Produce
Arlene Reithman
Restaurant K
Ritz Carlton - Orlando
Rosen Shingle Creek
Sodexo Health Care
Standard Register
TPC Sawgrass
TaylorMade - Adidas Golf
Waldorf Astoria Orlando

We all win as we move closer to a cure for cancer. Please join our efforts! For more information about the WPFT Lake Nona Golf Event or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, volunteer work or donating to Women Playing For T.I.M.E., please contact Lynda Canatay at (321) 841-2272 or lynda.canatay@orlandohealth.com.

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