Melvin McCall
Strokes Fore Progress Memorial Golf Tournament
Supporting The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke
Date Change - October 13, 2025. Donate or Register today!
Our Story
The Melvin McCall "Strokes Fore Progress" Memorial Golf Tournament is organized in honor of Melvin McCall and other individuals who have lost their battles with brain cancer. The event supports the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke.
The tournament remembers Sam Rosselli, Don Wallace, Lib Hawkins, Joe Philpot, Frank Powell and Stephanie Hopper, Shane Sharpe who passed away from brain cancer and we also remember David Turno and Cindy Payne Pryor and others who are courageously fighting brain cancer.
The Mission
Our primary mission is to make a difference in the lives of those affected by brain cancer by providing financial support to the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke. The center is dedicated to the treatment and cure of brain and spinal cord tumors. They are the foremost Brain Tumor center in the world and led by the Leadership Team of David Ashley, MBBS, FRACP, PhD (Director), Allan H. Friedman, MD (Deputy Director), Henry S. Friedman, MD (Deputy Director), Peter E. Fecci MD, PhD (Associate Deputy Director), John H. Sampson MD, PhD (Chair, Dept. of Neurosurgery) and Darrell D. Bigner , MD, PhD (Director Emiritus).
Since our first tournament, we’ve had one simple goal: to play a small part in the big picture—finding a cure for malignant brain tumors.
The Impact of Your Support
Thanks to the unwavering support of our family, friends, players and sponsors, we have raised over $300,000 through our past tournaments. This incredible achievement is only possible because of your participation and dedication.
The Challenge
Brain cancer research receives limited funding due to its classification as an “orphan” disease, causing only 2% of all cancer deaths. There are over 120 types of brain malignancies, each requiring unique treatments. Corporate support is also scares, making it challenging to fund research and devlope new treatments.
How Can You Help?
If you can’t join us for this year’s tournament, you can still make an impact by participating in one of the following ways:
Donate
Every dollar helps fund life-saving research and treatment innovations.
Sponsor
Support the event as a corporate or individual sponsor and gain recognition for your generosity.
Spread the Word
Share our mission with your friends and family to help us reach more supporters! Join us in the fight against brain cancer. Together, we CAN make a difference.
