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"Three Times Lucky"
The sun gods shone again as one hundred and thirty-six golfers teed off at the 3rd annual Flora Aasen Memorial Alzheimer Pro-am on August 16, 2002 at the beautiful Pitt Meadows Golf &
Country Club.
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Professional Scores |
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Players |
Prize |
| 1-67 |
Scott Rodgers |
$3,000 |
| T 2-68 |
Mike Longridge/Stacey
Greatrex/John Aasen |
$1,800 each |
The pros scored low, gunning for $15,000, one of the largest one-day purses in B.C., while the amateurs competed for over $10,000 in prizes.
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| Scott Rodgers
charges to an impressive 5 under, 67 to lead the strong professional field to
victory
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| Neither sand
nor turf could stop John, Cynthia, Gordon, and Lorne Aasen from
earning the amateur team victory, scoring 106. |
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More Aasen and Alzheimer Society supporters joined the golfers for an entertaining evening including Brad Ewart's "trick shot" exhibition, a martini bar, dinner and the silent auction.
Special thanks to Carter GM, Glotman-Simpson Group of Companies, Ideon Investments, Sierra Wireless, Blake Cassels & Graydon and
all supporting sponsors and volunteers who donated their time, services or prizes to make this event the success that it was.
In its three-year existence the Flora Aasen Memorial Pro-Am has raised over $135,000 that is being used to fund research, support, education and advocacy services at the Alzheimer Society of B.C. With continued generosity and support from those involved, we look forward to many years of success, both with this tournament and in our fight to support people who struggle daily with the challenges and losses that accompany Alzheimer Disease.
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From
left to right: The Aasens...
Greg, Cynthia, Gordon and John |
John and Greg Aasen founded this event in memory of their mother Flora
Aasen, who passed away in January 2000 due to complications from Alzheimer Disease. As a tribute to Flora, the Pro-Am is a celebration of her life and a great way for family and friends to remember her in a familiar setting. Aasen says,
"Anytime you can use golf as a vehicle to help contribute to such a great cause, we've been successful. I think my family is most proud of the community awareness we are creating. This year in particular, with difficult economic times, the strong support continued!"
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