SCOTTSDALE, Arizona – Troon and Troon-affiliated facilities across the U.S. will be raising funds for ovarian cancer research and awareness throughout the month of September, which is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
Troon-affiliated golf properties will fly teal checkered flags on their 18th greens to help raise awareness about ovarian cancer and will have various fundraising activities to support Teal Wings of Hope, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness and funding research for ovarian cancer.
Throughout September Troon facilities will prominently display QR codes in golf shops and clubhouses for guests and members to donate directly to Teal Wings of Hope. Courses will also host regular par-three challenges will all proceeds benefiting Teal Wings of Hope.
Teal Wings of Hope was founded in 2024 by Troon Board Member and Honours Golf Founder Bob Barrett and his family to honor the life and legacy of Barbara “Babs” Barrett, who bravely battled ovarian cancer. Throughout her courageous journey, Babs remained committed to her enduring wish: to help develop early detection screenings for ovarian cancer that could save the lives of others.
In keeping with her wish, Teal Wings of Hope was created as a foundation dedicated to raising funds for ovarian cancer research and providing critical support for patients. The organization stands as a lasting tribute to Babs’ strength, compassion, and unwavering hope.
“We are deeply grateful to Troon and their facilities nationwide for shining a spotlight on ovarian cancer. Every teal flag and every donation brings us closer to life-saving breakthroughs in early detection and patient support. Together, we are turning awareness into action,” said MaryAnn Hasabnis, President of Teal Wings of Hope and daughter of Bob and Babs Barrett.
According to the National Cancer Institute, ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer death in women in the United States. Research is so important because there is currently no reliable early detection test to screen for ovarian cancer.
Additionally, symptoms can be vague and easily attributed to other causes, which increases the likelihood that women will experience a misdiagnosis or late diagnosis. Less than half of the women diagnosed this year will be alive in five years.
For more information on Teal Wings of Hope, visit www.TealWingsHope.org.