Thank you for joining our Drive For The Marker.

About the Mission
Our goal is the earlier diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer. All of the funds collected in this campaign will be used by the 501(c)(3) non-profit Lorenzen Cancer Foundation for education, awareness and especially to foster the development of a marker to aid in the earlier diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.

About the Campaign
Golf courses around the country are being asked to support this mission by hosting a "closest-to-the-pin" contest to raise donations for Drive For The Marker. This initiative is sponsored by Callaway Golf Company, Golf Magazine, Lorenzen Cancer Foundation and Pebble Beach Company. We will provide all the prizes and support you need to host a successful event for your golfers.

About the Specifics
You pick the date for the contest. Typically, it can be incorporated as an internal event in an existing scheduled club tournament or it may be on a high-volume regular play day. Each participant will donate $20 ($15 of which is tax-deductible) to participate in the closest-to-the-pin contest and every participant receives a one-year subscription to Golf Magazine. The winner of the event will receive a limited-edition Joann Dost trophy pin flag, a Callaway Odyssey putter and a dozen Callaway golf balls. Please see Prizes list for more details.

About Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is the most virulent of the major cancers. It causes more than 1% of all deaths in the U.S. The median duration from diagnosis to demise in advanced pancreatic cancer (the most common stage at diagnosis) is only 5 to 6 months with good treatment. There currently exists no marker - no screening or diagnostic test - that can detect this cancer early enough for proper treatment to save lives. With your help, we will find the "marker".