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Send us a picture so we can honor those that have been affected by this terrible disease and show why we all should Stand Up to Cancer! Email pictures to standuptocancer@amateurgolftour.net

The Golfweek Amateur Tour invites you to join our Team to STAND UP TO CANCER.

Several years ago at the National Tour Championship in Hilton Head, SC, the Golfweek Amateur Tour committed to help win the fight against cancer after the Tour lost a fellow director to cancer. Roger was not only a fellow tour director but a dear friend and as an expression of our grief, we put a story on our front page entitled “Golf is a great game for the small things that it does…”(Click here to read the story).

After a tremendous response from fellow golfers sharing similar stories, The Golfweek Amateur Tour realized how many of our Tour members’ and directors’ lives have been affected by cancer. We knew we had to make a difference. In honor of Roger, our directors, and our family of Tour members that have been touched by cancer, the Golfweek Amateur Tour will stand up as a team and help win the fight against cancer. We invite you to join us.

In 2009, the Golfweek Amateur teamed up with Stand Up to Cancer to raise $50000 in the coming seasons. Why the Stand Up to Cancer Organization? SU2C's goal is to bring together the best and the brightest in the cancer community, encouraging collaboration instead of competition. Our golfers and the many lives affected are not just affected by one type of cancer. Stand Up to Cancer supports research for all types of cancer, giving grants to the top cancer researchers in every field to find a cure for cancer in our lifetime.

So far we have raised over $45,000 through raffles, contests and donations. Both businesses and personal donors have been generous. Click here to view and support these businesses. However, we cannot stop here. During the 2013 season and beyond, the Golfweek Amateur Tour’s initiative will continue with donations being accepted through the website and at tournaments. In addition, special team fundraising events will be held throughout the season, culminating at the 2013 National Tour Championship in October. We invite you to join our team, invite others to join, and give all that you can to help others have the chance to swing another day.

At the 18th National Tour Championship, we again did National Raffles and took donations for the cause in addition to selling 2012 Tour Championship shirts.

Thanks to all participants and donors to Our Stand Up to Cancer Drive! We have raised over $45,000 to find a cure.

2012 Stand Up To Cancer Raffle Winners

Dana Turgeon, Orlando, FL

Winner of Grand Prize, Vacation Accommodations for a 4 days and 3 nights on Hilton Head Island Provided by Palmetto Dunes Resort.

Keith Weaver,HILTON HEAD- SAVANNAH

Winner of Second Drawing, a 3 night vacation in one of their oceanfront premium one bedroom villas in Hilton Head, SC Provided by Sunset Rentals.

Scott Brunt, DOWNEAST NC

Winner of Third Drawing, a two night Ocean View Stay in the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa With Breakfast for Two each day, provided by The Westin Resort.