The 25th annual Hit ’Em for Hemophilia Golf Tournament -- sponsored by Hemophilia of Georgia -- raised more than $350,000 for research for a cure for inherited bleeding disorders. More than 250 golfers participated in the tournament on October 30, 2007 at Château Élan Resort and Winery in Braselton, Georgia.

Sixty-seven companies contributed to the success of the 25th annual tournament by serving as corporate sponsors or by providing products and services. AT&T Mobility, LLC, was the tournament’s Platinum Sponsor. Silver Sponsors included Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Bayer HealthCare, Crown Castle International, CSL Behring, LLC, Syniverse Technologies, TruePosition, Inc. and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. Sponsors at the Bronze level included Ericsson and Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals, Inc.  

Hewlett-Packard served as Official Team Prize Sponsor and provided prizes for each member of the first, second and third-place finishing teams on each of the three golf courses at Château Élan. Winning golfers were thrilled to receive the donated prizes which included digital cameras and printers. Hewlett-Packard also donated a laptop computer and other raffle prizes.

The Hit ’Em for Hemophilia Golf Tournament is chaired by Bill Acree of the Atlanta Braves and has received tremendous support from the Braves each year. In 2006, the Ernie Johnson Award was established to honor an individual for long-standing support, leadership and commitment to the Hit ’Em for Hemophilia Golf Tournament. The 2007 Ernie Johnson Award was presented to Phil Neikro in honor of his on-going support for the tournament and his efforts to assist Hemophilia of Georgia in raising funds to find a cure for bleeding disorders.

Each year, dozens of volunteers assist in the planning and on-site coordination of the Hit ’Em for Hemophilia Golf Tournament. This year, a record 80 volunteers gave a combined total of 920 volunteer hours in support of the tournament.

Hemophilia of Georgia is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing services and support for Georgians who have hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease and other inherited bleeding disorders. The only agency of its kind in the state, Hemophilia of Georgia works to enhance clients’ care and quality of life while actively pursuing a cure through research funding. HoG’s nonprofit pharmacy provides home delivery of clotting factor and other medications at competitive prices.  Additional information is available at www.hog.org.