Medical Center Foundation golf tournament sets new record, raises quarter-million dollars

GAINESVILLE - Michael Callahan, MD, and Jody Cooley, co-chairs of the 23rd Annual Medical Center Open Golf Tournament, announced at the 19th Hole Reception that today's golf tournament raised $250,008, setting a new record for the Open. <br /> <br /> The beneficiary of this year's tournament is Center Point, and 100 percent of proceeds will be used to help improve access to counseling, mentoring and drug/alcohol prevention services by supporting the establishment of an additional facility, Center Point South, on Atlanta Highway just south of Mundy Mill. <br /> <br /> With additional counseling space, a community room and the visibility to increase training capacity, Center Point South will be able to reach many more Hall County students and families in need of support services.<br /> &#8203;"We are thrilled to set a new tournament fundraising record while supporting this organization that touches the lives of so many people," says Callahan. "Personal development is vital for long-term mental and physical health. We are so fortunate to have Center Point, which works with local schools and organizations to reach those in our community