21st Annual Mount Nittany Medical Center Golf Classic

The 21st Annual Golf Classic held on Saturday, August 20 at Penn State Golf Courses raised $152,000 towards the Lance and Ellen Shaner Cancer Center at Mount Nittany Medical Center. This year's net total represents the highest level of giving so far in the 5-year Golf Classic's commitment to the cancer center and makes this a record-breaking year for the Golf Classic.

The tournament hosted 60 foursomes--240 players--and over 100 volunteers. Another big winner was Joe D'Elia, who won the grand prize--a car or cash giveaway. Joe chose the $10,000 cash prize and gave a portion back to The Foundation and designated it to the Shaner Cancer Center.

"I am grateful for the support of our sponsors, golfers, and volunteers who have helped make this event our most successful tournament to date. The new cancer center will allow for a multi-discliplinary approach to cancer care in the outstanding facility currently being constructed at the Medical Center while also enhancing recruitment opportunity for Mount Nittany Health System," said John B. Cox, MD, Golf Classic Chair.

The Shaner Cancer Center will house radiation oncology, medical oncology, examination space, and 19 private chemotherapy suites. It will also feature special amenitites like a large resource room for patients and families; space for integrative services such as rehabilitation and nutritional constultations; private and quiet waiting areas in addition to public waiting areas; and a dedicated pharmacy.

Over the past 21 years, the Golf Classic has raised $1.5 million to support critical programs and equipment purchases at Mount Nittany Medical Center.

For more information, contact The Foundation at 814.234.6777 or golf@mountnittany.org.