A child who dies in the womb knows only its parents love. He knows no pain.

In support of these families, the 9-hole GOLF “fore” ANGELS tournament benefits infant bereavement care at Jamestown Regional Medical Center.

Every year, families experience the loss of an infant due to an unexpected circumstance. The Dr. Mandy and Dave Sorlie ANGELS fund helps pay medical bills for those parents through the JRMC Foundation. The fund is available to anyone who experiences infant loss at JRMC at the gestation of 16 weeks or greater up to 4 months of age due to unavoidable circumstances.

“Family is the most important thing in my world,” said Dr. Sorlie. “I can’t imagine losing a child at any age, much less never getting to meet them. It breaks my heart.”

ANGELS stands for Advocating for Neonatal Grief and Early Loss Support. On average, families that have insurance would otherwise have to pay more than $1,500 for these medical services. ANGELS removes this financial burden and helps families grieve by paying medical bills for families who experience loss.

Since the fund was established four years ago, ANGELS has helped, on average, two to three families each year, shared Dr. Sorlie.

“It is a wonderful feeling to be surrounded by people who care so deeply about others who experience the loss of a child,” said JRMC Foundation Director Lisa Jackson. “GOLF ‘fore’ ANGELS support is in remembrance of our angels.”

This year, the golf tournament raised more than $10,000 thanks to its sponsors, fund supporters and teams.

Tournament results

  • Tourney Winners (Lowest Gross Score)

The following teams tied for first:

  • Team Hochhalter
    • Blake Hochhalter
    • Jerzy Martin
    • Garin Martin
    • Andrew Dunphy
  • Team Ulland
    • Brandie Ulland
    • Greg Ulland
    • Dustin Jensen
    • Mary Jensen
  • 50/50 Cash Raffle: Bill Atwood
  • Putting contest: Marco Moser wins a Golden putter by Don Wilhelm GMC
  • Women’s Longest Drive: Jade Lindberg
  • Longest Putt: Kyle Olson
  • Closest to the Pin: Jerzy Martin
  • Best Looking Shot off the Tee: Dave and Owen Sorlie
  • Men’s Longest Drive: Jerzy Martin
  • Shortest Drive: Ryan Wanzek
  • Closest in Two: Greg Ulland

Sponsors

Angel

  • Mandy and Mr. Dave Sorlie Family

Advocate

  • Jason & Meghan Braun Family
  • Melinda Forsman – Younique
  • Reis Above Aviation
  • Sanford Health
  • Susan M. & Jim Matthiesen – In memory of Tenley Henning
  • The Collins Family – In memory of Julie Collins & Claire Patnaude
  • The PixSquad

Hole

  • Annie Schlecht – Zen Sleep Consulting
  • Dale A. Knudson Family
  • Dental Specialists of Jamestown
  • Hillerud Construction, Inc.
  • Otter Tail Power Company
  • Ryan, Jess & Gavin Skjeret
  • Sean & Katie Rinkenberger Family

Special Gifts

  • Alison Reisenauer
  • Chris & Renae Lunde Family
  • Cork & Barrel
  • Don & Marla Wegner
  • Larry and Mrs. Letitia Johnson – In Memory of Steven Thorsen
  • Steven Maier
  • Don & Marla Wegner
  • Gary & Marit Petrek
  • Hampton Inn & Suites
  • Jamestown Country Club
  • Joe & Nancy Burgard
  • LaCarreta
  • Lisa Jackson
  • Mark & Michelle Watne
  • Mary Mayer
  • Papa Murphy’s Pizza
  • Pat & Marla Walter
  • Rosie Suko
  • Simply Home
  • Susan L. and Jim Matthiesen
  • Tiffany Hemberger
  • Valley Sales Company
  • Wanda Walker – In memory of Kami Jo Walker
  • Wilhelm Buick GMC

Learn more at www.jrmcnd.com/giving.