31st Annual David R. Harding Memorial Golf Tournament Presented by Bar Harbor Bank & Trust to be held September 26, 2024
press release
BAR HARBOR—Mount Desert Island (MDI) Hospital and Bar Harbor Bank & Trust proudly announce the 31st Annual David R. Harding Memorial Golf Tournament to be held on September 26 at Kebo Valley Golf Club.
The David R Harding Memorial Golf Tournament has been a signature event for Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, bringing together businesses and golfers from MDI and beyond to support many local organizations throughout the years. David Harding, for whom the tournament is named, was Chairman of the Board of Bar Harbor Bankshares for many years. Dave was a strong community supporter who was instrumental in launching the MDI YMCA. He loved golfing, and he loved Kebo.
In 2021, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust selected Mount Desert Island Hospital as the beneficiary for the tournament. Bar Harbor Bank & Trust and Mount Desert Island Hospital raised $15,000 to support the funding of a new MRI machine for the hospital. In 2022, recognizing its vital services to our community, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust selected Mount Desert Island Hospital to manage the tournament and be the primary beneficiary going forward, that year raising over $31,000. Bar Harbor Bank & Trust continues to support as the presenting sponsor, and its employees volunteer their time to help organize and staff the event.
“We are thrilled to once again partner with Bar Harbor Bank & Trust for the 31st Annual David R. Harding Memorial Golf Tournament,” said Chrissi Maguire, President/CEO of MDI Hospital and Health Centers. “This event is a wonderful tribute to a remarkable person and highlights the vibrant spirit of our community and local businesses. I am excited for a day of friendly competition and collective dedication to advancing our mission of providing high quality care to our communities.”
Curtis Simard, President and CEO at Bar Harbor Bank & Trust says of the beloved tournament, “We appreciate the partnership with MDI Hospital to further the legacy of the David R. Harding Memorial Tournament. The fact that all proceeds from the event are supporting the Hospital’s vital programs and services that benefit our community, such as emergency medicine, obstetrics, and behavioral health. The tournament is a fun way for everyone to come together at the end of the busy summer season and make a difference for our community.”
The event is full. Individuals or teams interested in partaking in this event can be added to a waitlist. Individuals or pairs that register will be grouped in a foursome after registration.
For more information, and to register or be added to the waitlist, please visit https://www.mdihospital.org/giving/golf/. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor at this event, please contact Claire.sasner@mdihospital.org
At Mount Desert Island Hospital, we serve a close-knit island and surrounding communities through a 25-bed critical access facility in Bar Harbor and a network of area health centers—all designed to provide comprehensive healthcare for residents and visitors. Since it was established in 1897, our nonprofit hospital organization has grown into a state-of-the-art, rural healthcare organization with a retirement community and eight regional health centers, including a full-service behavioral health center and dental clinic.
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