Local Ladies Golf Associations Present Proceeds from Journey of Hope Golf Tournament to Support Cancer Patients

Contact: Brandy Popp

During a special check presentation at the CarolinaEast SECU Comprehensive Cancer Center, the CarolinaEast Foundation announced that the 2026 Journey of Hope Golf Tournament raised a record-breaking $145,560. This marks the largest single fundraising donation received by the Foundation outside of its employee giving campaign. Every dollar raised will benefit local cancer patients through Journey of Hope, the Foundation's cancer support fund.

The check presentation was held on Tuesday, November 10, at 4:00 p.m. at the Cancer Center in New Bern, with representatives present from each participating golf association, tournament organizers, CarolinaEast Foundation leadership, and staff from the CarolinaEast SECU Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Journey of Hope provides financial assistance and support services to cancer patients receiving treatment through CarolinaEast. The fund helps ease the burden of cancer by assisting patients with expenses and needs that may arise during treatment, allowing them to focus on healing and recovery.

The tournament was organized and hosted by the ladies' golf associations of The Emerald Golf Club, Taberna Country Club, The Beaufort Club, Harbour Pointe Golf Club, and River Bend Golf & Country Club. Rather than a single-site event, the tournament was played at each participating course, bringing together golfers from across the region in support of local cancer patients.

Through player registrations, sponsorships, donations, and community support, the event raised significant funds for Journey of Hope and demonstrated the collective impact local organizations can have on the lives of individuals facing cancer.