Fight from the Fairway Charity Golf Tournament in its 13th Year Supporting Breast Cancer Research at Lankenau Institute for Medical Research

On Saturday, May 17, the 13th Annual Fight from the Fairway golf tournament will take place at the Honeybrook Golf Club in Honey Brook, PA.  For over a decade, both current and former employees of Weston Solutions have coordinated this charity event benefitting breast cancer research and education at Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR), part of Main Line Health, and Breastcancer.org.

According to the American Cancer Society, approximately one in eight women (12%) in the U.S. will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. Almost 232,700 new cases of breast cancer will be discovered in 2014, and nearly 40,000 women will die from the disease. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in women. However, those numbers have been steadily declining in the last 25 years, due in large part to breakthroughs in clinical research leading to earlier detection and cutting-edge treatment methods. Thanks to the generous and passionate employees of Weston Solutions over the years, LIMR’s cancer research program is making great progress in the fight against breast cancer.

“The dedicated group of individuals at Weston Solutions continues to be one of Lankenau Institute’s most steadfast benefactors of breast cancer research,” stated George Prendergast, PhD., Professor, President and CEO of LIMR. “Their generous support from the annual Fight from the Fairway makes it possible for LIMR scientists to advance their research in finding a cure to defeat breast cancer. Due to the tireless efforts of Weston Solutions, Fight from the Fairway volunteers, participants and donors, LIMR is leading the way in improving breast cancer treatments and outcomes.”

Fight from the Fairway was conceived in 2002 as a way to help show support for Karen Schneider, a Weston employee, when she was first diagnosed with breast cancer. Karen lost her battle in the spring of 2008, and this fundraising event continues in her memory, having raised nearly $360,000 for breast cancer research and education.

This year’s golf competition will have an 8 am shotgun start. Post-tournament activities include a comedy show performed by local radio favorite Joe Conklin, “Man of a Thousand Voices.” Tickets for lunch and the show can be purchased separately for those not playing golf. There is also a raffle with a first place cash prize of $500, and a $250 gift certificate at mlb.com for second place. Raffle tickets are $10 each, three for $25, and seven for $50. You do not have to be present to win.

To register for the golf tournament, buy raffle tickets, help sponsor the event, donate to the cause, or learn more about Fight from the Fairway on May 17, visit www.FightfromtheFairway.org.

About Weston Solutions, Inc.

Founded in 1957, Weston Solutions (WESTON®) is a leader in environmental, sustainable, and energy solutions; property redevelopment; and design/build construction. We bring technical expertise and a proven ability to integrate teams, technologies, and services to solve our clients’ most complex challenges. Visit WESTON at www.westonsolutions.com.

About Lankenau Institute for Medical Research

Founded in 1927, the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR) is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research center located in suburban Philadelphia on the campus of Lankenau Medical Center. Part of Main Line Health, LIMR is one of the few freestanding, hospital associated medical research centers in the nation. The faculty and staff at the Institute are dedicated to advancing an understanding of the causes of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and autoimmune disorders. This information is used to help improve diagnosis and treatment of these diseases as well as find ways to prevent them. LIMR is also committed to extending the boundaries of human health and well-being through technology development and the training of the next generation of scientists and physicians. To learn about LIMR, visit www.limr.org.

About Breastcancer.org

Breastcancer.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast health and breast cancer. Its mission is to help women and their loved ones make sense of the complex medical and personal information about breast cancer, informing and empowering them to make the best decisions for their lives.

Since its inception, Breastcancer.org has become the leading online resource for breast health and breast cancer information and support, with more than 7,000 pages of expert-reviewed information and a robust, dynamic peer support community. Breastcancer.org gets over 42,000 visits a day, 1 million visits each month, and received more than 15 million visits in 2013. For more information, please visit www.Breastcancer.org.

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