08/18/2026
We are proud to share that our recent Foundation golf event, which brought together community members, sponsors, and supporters for a day of friendly competition and camaraderie, raised $99,087 to benefit AHN Beaver Hospital’s heart and cancer patients.
Former Cleveland Indians’ and St. Louis Cardinals’ star John “Tito” Francona first held the Tito Francona Golf Outing in 1989 in honor of his wife, Birdie, who was treated for cancer at the Heritage Valley Beaver Hospital. Years later, the tournament expanded to also support Cardiology patients. Tito was one of those patients and his legacy lives on in the John “Tito” Francona Heart & Vascular Center at AHN Beaver Hospital. Their son, Terry Francona, General Manager of the Cincinnati Reds, continues to sponsor and support this memorial golf event.
The John “Tito” Francona Heart & Vascular Center in Beaver features leading cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons, cardiologists and electrophysiologists, as well as nurses and technicians who are highly trained to perform cardiac and vascular testing and procedures. To reach the John “Tito” Francona Heart & Vascular Center, please call 724-773-4502.
We appreciate the confidence that Tito and Birdie placed in our cancer and heart treatments, and we are grateful for the Francona family’s ongoing support.
Pictured: players of the first place foursome representing Martino, Inc.