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Proceeds of the 2024 Strokes Fore Strokes Golf Tournament will go to support expanding care & prevention services at the Hilo Benioff Medical Center Primary Stroke Center.
The Hilo Benioff Medical Center Stroke Management Program provides evidence-based primary stroke care, including evaluation, treatment, and education to patients who present to HBMC with signs and symptoms of stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA).
Hilo Benioff Medical Center Diagnosed & Treated Stroke Volumes:
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2020: 383 strokes
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2021: 443 strokes
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2022: 422 strokes
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2023: 489 strokes
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2024: To date - 369 strokes
We are well on our way to hitting more than 500 strokes this year!
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Tournament Information & Format
Main Objective:
This tournament is a way to bring people together, play golf, support a great cause, and have a great day. This will be a Just-Fore-Fun tournament. Players will not compete with each other, however, there are a lot of prizes and opportunities to win!
You and your playing partner will be playing a scramble format.
What's a scramble?
In a scramble tournament, each golfer hits their own ball but the two of you will decide the best shot after both golfers have taken their turn. The golfer not responsible for the best shot will pick up their ball and hit their next shot from the area where the best shot came to rest.
At the end of the round, scorecards will be collected and each team will have an opportunity to be entered into a drawing for the prize(s) of their choice. For example:
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If a team makes a birdie on a hole, the team will receive two tickets (one per player) to be entered into the prize of their interest.
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If a team makes an eagle on a hole, the team will receive four tickets (two per player) to be entered into the prize of their interest.
Other ways to win:
1. Purchase of a Mulligan could give you a better chance to win additional tickets. A Mulligan is a second chance to perform a shot, usually after the first chance went wrong, through bad luck or a mis-shot.
2. Additional prize tickets will be available to purchase.
3. Purchase a Miracle Putt. Once you land on the green, you take that score. You don't need to putt out. For example: If you land on the green in two shots, your score is 2.
How you can win:
Each prize will be raffled off. you can put all your tickets into one bag to increase your chances to win or you can spread it out for a chance to win different prizes.
Some of the prizes you can win include:
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Oakley & Nike Sunglasses
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Prizes from Ka'anapali (Maui), Mauna Lani (Big Island), Volcano (Big Island), Pearl (Oahu), Ocean Course at Hōkūala (Kauai), Willowick Golf Course (California) and more!
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Titleist/FootJoy
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Callaway
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Volcano Winery
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Westin Merchandise
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Bridgestone Golf Balls
Stroke Information
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Stroke is the #1 cause of chronic disability and the #3 cause of death in the state of Hawai'i and the #5 cause of death in the United States.
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TIME IS BRAIN!
For every minute that blood flow to the brain is blocked, 1.9 million brain cells die.
If you are experiencing the signs and symptoms of a stroke, do not drive yourself. Do not wait. Please call 911! Stroke care begins in the ambulance!
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Know the signs and symptoms of a stroke - BE FAST!
Image Source: https://livinghealthy.hawaii.gov/stroke/
About the Host
Andrew Iarussi, Stroke Survivor
Three years ago, Andrew Iarussi experienced a transient ischemic attack, or "mini-stroke," while traveling across the country in his RV. After six months of rehabilitation, Iarussi joined a stroke support group, gaining valuable insights into the challenges others face. His journey deepened his gratitude for making a full recovery without lasting side effects.
Strokes are a significant health issue in Hawai'i, with the state experiencing a higher rate of stroke-related deaths than the national average. Native Hawai'ians and Pacific Islanders are particularly vulnerable, highlighting the need for greater awareness and support.
To mark his 3-year stroke anniversary, Iarussi is organizing the “Strokes Fore Strokes” charity golf tournament at Volcano Golf Course on November 4, 2024. This event aims to celebrate recovery and raise funds for the Primary Stroke Center at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. By doing so, Iarussi hopes to help others on their journey to recovery and reduce the impact of strokes in Hawai'i.
