On Wednesday, October 19, 2011, against the stunning backdrop of Heron Lakes Golf Course, 40 golfers came together for a day of fun and networking to raise funds for the Massage Therapy Foundation. More than $9,500 was raised in sponsorships, entry fees and in-kind gifts that will the Foundation’s efforts in massage research, education, and community service. This inaugural Massage Therapy Foundation (MTF) Golf Outing was presented by host sponsor Performance Health, Inc., with transportation sponsored by American Massage Therapy Association(AMTA), and food and beverages sponsored by Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals.
“It was an honor for Performance Health to be the host sponsor of the Massage Therapy Foundation inaugural golf fundraiser. It was great to see the massage profession come together to show their support and awareness of the MTF and it’s mission to advance the knowledge and practice of massage therapy by supporting scientific research, education, and community service in such a fun setting,” saidLynda Solien-WolfeLMT, NCTMB, and Director of Clinical Education and Research for Performance Health. “We can’t wait till next year!”
The MTF is grateful to all of their Golf Outing sponsors:
Hole Sponsors
AMTA
AMTA –Massachusetts
AMTA –North Carolina
Books of Discovery
Cranio Cradle
Educated Touch
Education & Training Solutions
Kinesio Taping
Massamio.com
Massage Warehouse
Stress Management Consultants
World Massage Conference
Writing a Blue Streak
Wellx
Benefactor Sponsors
Bon Vital
Massage Magazine
Goodie Bag/Raffle Prize Sponsors
AMTA
Kinesio Taping
Massage Warehouse
Performance Health
PerformTex
Winning Foursomes
1st Place – Team Stronglite
2nd Place – Team AMTA
3rd Place - Team Massage Envy
Planning is already underway for the Second Annual MTF Golf Outing which will take place Wednesday, October 3, 2012, in Raleigh, North Carolina, in conjunction with the 2012 AMTA National Convention. Look for more details to follow on the MTF website.
MTF President Ruth Werner and Performance Health CEO, Marshall Dahneke
Left to Right – MTF Board of Trustees, Cliff Korn, Diana Thompson, Michael Hamm and ABMP President, Les Sweeney.