10115 Sherrill Blvd.
Knoxville, TN 37932
Phone:
865-357-1159
Fax:
865-357-1059
Knoxville, TN 37932
Phone:
865-357-1159
Fax:
865-357-1059
OVERVIEW
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). They are chronic and painful disorders that affect the intestinal tract. It is estimated that up to one million Americans suffer from IBD, with approximately 30,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Ten percent, 100,000, of the estimated one million Americans who suffer from IBD are under the age of 18. IBD, which has been detected in infants as young as 18 months, can be particularly hard to diagnose in children. Without proper treatment, symptoms may worsen considerably and complications such as abscesses, obstruction, malnutrition, and anemia, are frequent. The economic and social burden on patients and their families can be enormous.
The majority of the proceeds from the tournament will go to KidsFACT in association with GIforKids of ETCH. KidsFACT is dedicated to making strides towards an improved quality of life for those with IBD including Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis and to advancing knowledge in order to contribute to better treatments and ultimately a cure.
FORMAT
The 2009 Fight Against Crohn's Golf Tournament will be comprised of a four-person scramble. In this scramble, a four member team competes as a team for the lowest score. Each team member will tee off and the best drive of the team is then selected as the location for each team member's next shot. This process is followed until the hole is completed. The team records the score and moves to the next hole.
First and second place prizes will be awarded to teams. Other prizes will be awarded for Hole-in-One, Closest-to-the Pin, Longest Drive, etc.
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). They are chronic and painful disorders that affect the intestinal tract. It is estimated that up to one million Americans suffer from IBD, with approximately 30,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Ten percent, 100,000, of the estimated one million Americans who suffer from IBD are under the age of 18. IBD, which has been detected in infants as young as 18 months, can be particularly hard to diagnose in children. Without proper treatment, symptoms may worsen considerably and complications such as abscesses, obstruction, malnutrition, and anemia, are frequent. The economic and social burden on patients and their families can be enormous.
The majority of the proceeds from the tournament will go to KidsFACT in association with GIforKids of ETCH. KidsFACT is dedicated to making strides towards an improved quality of life for those with IBD including Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis and to advancing knowledge in order to contribute to better treatments and ultimately a cure.
FORMAT
The 2009 Fight Against Crohn's Golf Tournament will be comprised of a four-person scramble. In this scramble, a four member team competes as a team for the lowest score. Each team member will tee off and the best drive of the team is then selected as the location for each team member's next shot. This process is followed until the hole is completed. The team records the score and moves to the next hole.
First and second place prizes will be awarded to teams. Other prizes will be awarded for Hole-in-One, Closest-to-the Pin, Longest Drive, etc.
Player Registration LIMITED
to the FIRST 200
PAID Participants, Thank You.
to the FIRST 200
PAID Participants, Thank You.
