Contact:
Christine Lessard, Executive Director
Arizona Institute for Breast Health
480-477-5264
Chris@aibh.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Scottdale, Ariz. - September 19, 2006 - Mo Cruikshank made the rounds at Arizona Women's Golf Association (AWGA) events almost as frequently as she played the local greens. Serving as a volunteer and master of ceremonies for more than a decade, she enjoyed uniting women through the sport. In 2002, Mo succumbed after a bout with breast cancer but the AWGA continues to unite women through the Mo Cruikshank Memorial Golf Tournament. Held October 23, 2006 at the prestigious Rim Golf Club in Payson, Arizona, the charity tournament benefits the Arizona Institute for Breast Health (AIBH).

AIBH is a Scottsdale-based, non-profit group that offers women diagnosed with breast cancer the opportunity for a second opinion of their diagnosis and education on treatment options and prevention strategies free of charge.

"Mo was an active member of AWGA and she went through the AIBH program during her fight with breast cancer," said Rosie Beale, AWGA Secretary. "It's because of her that this cause that is so close to our hearts."

The Mo Cruikshank Memorial Golf Tournament is the only charity tournament sponsored by AWGA, a statewide organization with more than 25,000 members. The tournament is expected to attract a record turnout, with women golfers coming from all over the state and even California to compete. The tournament is hosted by the Rim Golf Club in Payson, a par 71 championship golf course that was ranked by Golfweek Magazine as the "#1 Residential Golf Course West of the Carolinas" and has also been honored as the "Top Private Golf Course in Arizona."

"The Rim Golf Club generously supports this event by donating the use of the course and the delicious food served during the day," said Jackie Myers, AIBH Board President. "Their contribution is helping bring services to people in need in our community."

"At last year's tournament," Myers said, "a rainbow appeared in the late afternoon sky which was interpreted by many as an indication of Mo Cruikshank's approval."

To sign up as a player, contact the AWGA at 602.253.5655 or visit their website at www.awga.org. The Mo Cruikshank Golf Tournament welcomes further sponsors for the event. For sponsorship or prize donation information, contact Mary Fran Cruikshank at 480.624.6229.

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