ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - Area golfers are joining in the fight to end cancer as the American Cancer Society hosts its 43rd annual "Allen County Golf Classic."
This year, the event sold out, with more than 200 golfers teeing off. The money raised through sponsorships, auctions, and ticket sales will help fund research to find a cure for the disease and will benefit organizations like the "James" that support and treat cancer patients and survivors. Each year, one person is honored at the event, and this year it was Emily Judy, who survived an aggressive form of breast cancer.
"It is like the greatest blessing to first of all be a cancer survivor, but then to be chosen to be recognized by the Cancer Society, I'm so grateful. It means so much. It's such an honor that so many people are here that love me and support me, but then that they're here to continue to support the Cancer Society and the fight against cancer," stated Emily Judy, breast cancer survivor and 2024 honoree.
Tournament organizers are looking to raise near $100,000 each year, but organizers say with attendance this year, they're on track to set a new record.
