Boone Valley Golf Club
Augusta, MO
Monday, June 16, 2014

And Brings in $120,000 for T1D Research

Festivities began at 9:30 AM with registration and a bountiful brunch buffet. Guests mingled before the 11:00 AM shotgun start (with lunch and beverages served on the turn). Golf pro, Jim Holtgrieve (veteran Champions Tour player) , was at the driving range from 9:30 to 11:00 AM to offer tips. Jackie Smith, St. Louis Pro Football Hall of Famer, welcomed everyone. A fun-filled awards reception and cocktail buffet followed the tournament at 4:00 PM. All 22 foursomes had a toasty time on the links in typical mid-June heat.

“Breakthrough T1D funds research that delivers life-enhancing therapies and ultimately, a cure for type 1 diabetes,” said Jackie Smith, Tee Up to Cure Diabetes Honorary Chairman.

Breakthrough T1D is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Breakthrough T1D collaborates with a wide spectrum of partners and is the only organization with the scientific resources, regulatory influence, and a working plan to better treat, prevent, and eventually cure T1D. As the largest charitable supporter of T1D research, Breakthrough T1D is currently sponsoring $568 million in scientific research in 17 countries.