Court the Cure Tournament raises funds for cancer research at NorthShore University HealthSystem
On Thursday, Sept. 18, the North Shore Women's Platform Tennis League hosted its 18th annual Court the Cure fundraiser. Nearly 230 paddle players participated in a day of exciting matches at clubs across the North Shore including Birchwood Club in Highland Park, Evanston Country Club in Skokie, Lake Forest Club in Lake Forest, Michigan Shores in Wilmette, Midtown Bannockburn Club in Bannockburn, Prairie Club Park District in Glenview, Skokie Country Club in Glencoe, Sunset Ridge Country Club in Northfield, and Tennaqua in Deerfield.
This year, the generous support of the Court the Cure players and sponsors raised more than $17,000 for leading-edge breast cancer research at NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore).
"Court the Cure is great way to start the paddle season while raising funds and awareness for an extremely important women's cause that is near and dear to our hearts," stated Court the Cure co-chair Karen Ury. "Since the events inception 18 years ago, we have been able to raise over $150,000 for leading-edge breast cancer research at NorthShore - directly impacting the lives of women in our community."
All proceeds from Court the Cure will support breast cancer research initiatives led by Dr. Katharine Yao, director of the Breast Surgical Program at NorthShore. Her team's research examines DNA sequences of second breast tumors in an effort to understand why patients have relapses. This dynamic exploration at NorthShore will help to ensure early detection and more effective treatments for many generations to come.
For more information about Dr. Yao's breast cancer research or ways to support NorthShore University HealthSystem Foundation, please call (224) 364-7230 or visit foundation.northshore.org.
About NorthShore University HealthSystem
Headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) is a comprehensive, fully integrated, healthcare delivery system that serves the Chicago region. The system includes four hospitals in Evanston, Glenview, Highland Park and Skokie. NorthShore employs approximately 10,000 staff and has 2,400 affiliated physicians, including a 900 physician, multispecialty group practice with some 100 office locations. Further, NorthShore supports teaching and research as the principal teaching affiliate for the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.
The NorthShore Research Institute focuses on clinical and translational research, including leadership in clinical trials, medical informatics and genomics. The NorthShore Foundation is the organization's primary philanthropic entity. The Foundation raises charitable contributions and engages volunteer friends in support of NorthShore's ongoing mission to preserve and improve human life.
NorthShore has significant capabilities in a wide spectrum of clinical programs, including Kellogg Cancer Center, NorthShore Neurological Institute and NorthShore Orthopaedic Institute, as well as in cardiovascular care, high-risk maternity and pediatrics. NorthShore is a Magnet recognized organization, the first in Illinois designated as a system to receive this prestigious honor that demonstrates excellence in nursing. NorthShore is a national leader in the implementation of innovative technologies, including electronic medical records (EMR). In 2003, NorthShore was among the first in the country to successfully launch a system-wide EMR with demonstrable benefits in quality, safety, efficiency and service to patients. NorthShore has been recognized by multiple national organizations for this notable achievement.