17th Annual Heather Miller Memorial Golf Classic supports nursing scholarships and organ donation awareness

OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — Local golfers are about to take part in an event that helps to fund hundreds of scholarships for area nursing students.

The 17th Annual Heather Miller Memorial Golf Classic will tee off on Friday at Olgebay’s Crispin Golf Center.

It’s in honor of West Virginia University nursing student Heather Miller, who died in a vehicle crash back in 2008 just before graduation.

The event not only raises money but also awareness of the importance of organ donation.

The public is invited to Oglebay’s Haller Shelter, where there will be a 50/50 raffle and a number of special guests.

Author Robert Horsey, who wrote and produced “Gifted: The Docuseries,” will be on hand for a book signing from 9 a.m. until noon.

So our big promotion is organ donations and just getting as many people to register as possible. So we encourage everybody for the public to stop in and see us.”

Jody Miller, Event Organizer, Heather Miller Memorial Golf Classic

It’s been five years in a row. It’s just a real honor to be here and help share Heather’s story.”

Robert Horsey, Author, “Gifted: The Docuseries”

It raises awareness for those waiting for a life-saving transplant. And just to have the discussion because it’s a gift that’s pretty special.”

Kevin Green, Transplant Recipient, Melbourne, Australia

Members from the Center for Organ Recovery and Education will be on hand to help sign up donors.

They will also be accepting last-minute golfers who wish to take part.

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