RWJUH Golf and Pickleball Classic Fundraiser: The 37th Annual Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Foundation Golf and Pickleball Classic raised more than $600,000 to support breast cancer services. The event took place at Canoe Brook Country Club in Summit and brought together sponsors, players, and supporters to help advance patient care at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
A Major Fundraising Success
Held over Independence Day weekend, the event’s goal was to improve breast cancer services at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, part of RWJBarnabas Health. The money raised will help expand programs, buy new technology, and support research efforts.
The event was led by Presenting Sponsor Jingoli-DCO Energy | Jet Electrical Testing. Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and Wm. Blanchard Company served as Titanium Sponsors, while Bullet Communications supported as the Golf & Pickleball Sponsor.
Supporting a Mission for Better Cancer Care
Bill Arnold, Chief Executive Officer of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, emphasized the importance of community support.
“RWJUH and RWJBarnabas Health are deeply committed to providing world-class oncology services to our state and region which was recently enhanced with the opening of the Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center, New Jersey’s only comprehensive freestanding cancer hospital,” he said.
“Offering exceptional breast cancer services, which includes diagnostic and preventative care, is an important part of this effort. We are extremely grateful for the generous support we receive from our sponsors, especially our Presenting Sponsor Presenting Sponsor, Jingoli-DCO Energy | Jet Electrical Testing. Their commitment to this event and our mission helps us continue to expand programs, pursue new research and add new technology so we can offer the most advanced care to our patients close to home.”
Michael Jingoli, Chief Financial Officer of DCO Energy, LLC, added, “RWJUH places a great emphasis on philanthropy and shares the same community values as Presenting Sponsor, Jingoli-DCO Energy | Jet Electrical Testing. We are grateful for our shared vision and together we can do so much!”
Dedicated to Lifesaving Work
Deborah Toppmeyer, MD, Chief Physician Officer at Rutgers Cancer Institute and Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center and Director of the Breast Cancer Center and LIFE Center, said,
“Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJUH have demonstrated a long-standing commitment to providing New Jersey and our region with the most advanced oncology services available anywhere in the United States.”
“This commitment includes providing our breast cancer patients with high-quality, personalized multidisciplinary care through advanced treatments, research and clinical trials. We express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who generously supported this year’s event.”
Breast Care at RWJUH
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, in partnership with Rutgers Cancer Institute, is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in New Jersey. The center provides advanced services such as mammograms, 3D mammography, genetic testing, surgery by specialized surgeons, clinical trials, and radiation treatments like proton therapy.
RWJUH’s Breast Care Connection offers a welcoming environment for patients. It features bilingual health coordinators, breast health navigators, and a focus on personal care and support. The program helps guide patients through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
In 2023, the American College of Surgeons re-accredited the Breast Care Connection through the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. This confirms the center’s dedication to excellent, patient-focused care. Patients also gain access to extra services like support groups, rehab, and information on new treatments.
News in Brief: RWJUH Golf and Pickleball Classic Fundraiser
The 37th Annual Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Foundation Golf and Pickleball Classic raised over $600,000 to support breast cancer care. The fundraiser, backed by generous sponsors, will help expand cancer programs at the hospital and its new Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center, New Jersey’s only freestanding cancer hospital.
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