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Genesis Pro-Am Challenge raises nearly $94,000
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Press release submitted by Genesis Health DAVENPORT, Iowa -- Sept. 24, 2012 -- Golfers in the annual Genesis Pro-Am Challenge helped support nursing scholarships and the Genesis Flu-Free Quad Cities program by playing in the event on Aug. 20. Nearly $94,000 was raised by the event. There was a full field of 208 amateur golfers, along with 52 Iowa PGA Section professionals, at Oakwood Country Club, Short Hills Country Club and Crow Valley Golf Club. "This event continues to have great support, even in difficult economic times,'' said Missy Gowey, executive director, Genesis Health Services Foundation. "Because of the support of golfers and sponsors, Genesis nurses will be able to continue their educations through funds raised. Our patients also benefit from having highly educated, skilled nurses at their bedside." ''We are very grateful for everyone's support," said Jim Kappeler, chair of this year's planning committee. About $5,300 of the proceeds will help provide elementary school children with free seasonal influenza vaccinations this fall. The Genesis Flu-Free Quad Cities program will vaccinate nearly 10,000 children in elementary schools. Jim Victor of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney won the dream golf package raffle to play in the 2012 Champions For Charity National Championship in December at Pebble Beach. Victor then gave the package to two associates with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Lujack Lexus of the Quad Cities and Quad-City Bank and Trust were the tournament sponsors. To learn how individual and corporate gifts to the Genesis Health Services Foundation impact health care in the region, call (563) 421-6865 or visit www.genesishealth.com/give. 
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Today is Wednesday, May 22, the 142nd day of 2013. There are 223 days left in the year.
1863 -- 150 years ago: Large quantities of ice from LaCrosse and Lake Pepin are beingshipped on ice boats, towed by steamers to St. Louis and points below.
1888 -- 125 years ago: With the Mississippi River at 18 feet above the low water stage,Rock Island is waging a valiant fight to keep the river from flooding the entire city.
1913 -- 100 years ago: Approval has been given by the city commission for paving 45thStreet between 7th and 11th Avenues.
1938 -- 75 years ago: Herndon Wright, of East Moline, has won the discus-throw title, by aheave of more than 140 feet, to set a new high school record at Champaign.
1963 -- 50 years ago: With the Selective Service Law recently extended by Congress forfour more years, Mrs. Hazel Doris reminded young men that they must register withinfive days after attaining their 18th birthday.
1988 -- 25 years ago: Over 500 Quad-Cities area retired volunteers were honoredrecently for their community services at a Retired Senior Volunteer Program luncheonat Palmer Auditorium in Davenport. Guest speaker, William Moffitt, director of productengineering of Deere & Co., spoke about leadership and stressed the importance ofcommunity volunteers.
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