Scottsdale, Ariz. – Troon® and Troon-affiliated facilities across the U.S. will be raising funds for ovarian cancer research and awareness throughout the month of September, which is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Troon-affiliated golf properties will fly teal checkered flags on their 18th greens to help raise awareness about ovarian cancer and will have various fundraising activities to support Teal Wings of Hope, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness and funding research for ovarian cancer.
Throughout September Troon facilities will prominently display QR codes in golf shops and clubhouses for guests and members to donate directly to Teal Wings of Hope. Courses will also host regular par-three challenges will all proceeds benefiting Teal Wings of Hope.
Teal Wings of Hope was founded in 2024 by Troon Board Member and Honours Golf Founder Bob Barrett and his family to honor the life and legacy of Barbara “Babs” Barrett, who bravely battled ovarian cancer. Throughout her courageous journey, Babs remained committed to her enduring wish: to help develop early detection screenings for ovarian cancer that could save the lives of others. In keeping with her wish, Teal Wings of Hope was created as a foundation dedicated to raising funds for ovarian cancer research and providing critical support for patients. The organization stands as a lasting tribute to Babs’ strength, compassion, and unwavering hope.
“We are deeply grateful to Troon and their facilities nationwide for shining a spotlight on ovarian cancer. Every teal flag and every donation brings us closer to life-saving breakthroughs in early detection and patient support. Together, we are turning awareness into action,” said MaryAnn Hasabnis, President of Teal Wings of Hope and daughter of Bob and Babs Barrett.
According to the National Cancer Institute, ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer death in women in the United States. Research is so important because there is currently no reliable early detection test to screen for ovarian cancer. Additionally, symptoms can be vague and easily attributed to other causes, which increases the likelihood that women will experience a misdiagnosis or late diagnosis. Less than half of the women diagnosed this year will be alive in five years.
For more information on Teal Wings of Hope, visit www.TealWingsHope.org.
About Teal Wings of Hope
Teal Wings of Hope is committed to raising awareness, championing advocacy, and boldly investing in groundbreaking research—especially through its partnership with UAB Medicine’s Gynecologic Oncology Department. With a clear mission to support patient care, drive innovation, and fund cutting-edge science, the organization is working toward a future where early detection is the norm and survival rates for ovarian cancer are dramatically improved.
About Troon
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf and golf-related hospitality management company providing services at 940-plus locations in 45-plus states and 40-plus countries, including operational responsibility for 575-plus 18-hole equivalent golf courses. In addition to golf, Troon specializes in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues. Troon’s award-winning food and beverage division operates and manages 600-plus food and beverage operations located at golf resorts, private clubs, daily fee golf courses and recreational facilities. Troon’s family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Indigo Sports, CADDIEMASTER, ClubUp, Cliff Drysdale Tennis, True Club Solutions, RealFood Hospitality, Strategy and Design, ICON Management and Eventive Sports. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com.
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