Golf Tournament Dedicated to Inova Mount Vernon Hospital

Proceeds Will Benefit Women’s Imaging Center

Alexandria, VA  – (May 27, 2009) — Time to tee off in the 11th annual Bender Group Golf Tournament! Proceeds from the golf outing will help provide state-of-the-art breast biopsy equipment for the Women’s Imaging Center at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital.

This year’s charity and golf tournament, scheduled for Monday, June 1, will include a barbeque, a professionally staffed long-drive clinic, a putting contest, gift bags and a chance at winning $1,000,000 in a shoot-out contest.

The Bender Group, which specializes in real estate sales, has raised money through these tournaments for Inova Mount Vernon Hospital’s recent renovation and expansion, its Rehab Center and other areas. Proceeds have totaled more than $20,000 in three years. For more information or to participate, contact 703-906-7102, or visit www.thebendergroup.net.

Inova Health System is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.