HEALTH FIRST'S 2024 Golf Classic was chaired by Barry Forbes, who also serves as chair of the Health First Foundation. “This event’s always been one of my favorites, not only because we get to enjoy the great course and, today, the great weather here at Suntree, but because of the big impact it has on our aging community.”

The four-person scramble known as the Health First Golf Classic went off beneath gorgeous sunny skies April 8 at the Suntree Country Club.

The annual tournament coordinated by the Health First Foundation is played by event sponsor teams, and this year’s tournament field included 212 golfers who helped raise more than $383,000 for Health First Aging Services.

The Trane US, Inc. team of Justin Bach, Jason Aki, Charles Steward and Philip Crist shot the lowest round on the Classic Course, while the e4health-Stuart Mitchell team of Andy Zogg, Brad Allen, Adam DesPres and Mitchell turned in the lowest scorecard on the Challenge Course.

Kent Smith, Interim CEO of Health First and chair of its board of directors, took a moment during the lunch banquet following play to thank the golfers and highlight how they’re raising access to care in Brevard County.

“Thanks to your support, we were able to fully fund our Medical Directorship of Aging Services [this year], ensuring that vital services are provided through our Memory Disorder Clinic and Center for Family Caregivers – free of charge.

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