From Margaret Weller-Stargell

Approximately 26 million Americans are living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and millions of others are at increased risk for the disease due to complications with CKD. Over the past eight years, the Foundation, through the Willie Stargell Celebrity Golf Tournament, has raised significant funds to support the following: the National Kidney Foundation, which raises money for kidney disease and renal failure research; UNCW and Cape Fear Community College Nursing Programs with an emphasis on renal care; and New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC) for the purpose of establishing a state of the art dialysis center. Additionally, in 2009 the Foundation was able to provide upgrades for the dialysis stations at NHRMC with stateof- the-art technology to enhance patient comfort and safety.

Willie passed away on April 9, 2001, after a valiant fight with kidney disease. His quiet courage and determination in battling this disease, was remarkable. Each year, since 2003, many committed individuals, including former teammates and friends of Willie, come together to celebrate his remarkable life while raising money to help improve the quality of life for another person living with kidney disease. Willie would be so humbled and proud to know that so much is being done in his name through the support of so many people like you.

Sincerely,


Margaret Weller-Stargell
President, Willie Stargell Foundation