The Tiftarea YMCA recently donated a portion of the proceeds from the 16th annual Tour de Tifton and Ilse Boyette Memorial Ride to the Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) Foundation to support the Ilse Boyette Book Scholarship.
Held March 28, the annual cycling event attracted more than 60 riders from across the region. Participants had the opportunity to choose from scenic South Georgia routes ranging from 11 to 100 miles, making the ride accessible for cyclists of all experience levels.
“We are grateful to the Tiftarea YMCA for its continued partnership and support of the TRMC Foundation,” said Mandy Brooks, executive director of the TRMC Foundation. “Events like the Tour de Tifton not only bring our community together but also help provide educational opportunities for students pursuing their goals.”
The Ilse Boyette Book Scholarship awards two $500 scholarships each year to nontraditional students who need assistance purchasing college textbooks. The scholarship was established by Boyette’s family through the TRMC Foundation in honor of her commitment to education, healthcare and the community.
Boyette served as a registered nurse at Tift Regional Medical Center for more than 20 years and was an avid cyclist who helped organize, volunteer for and participate in the inaugural Tour de Tifton in 2009.
For more information about the TRMC Foundation or the Ilse Boyette Book Scholarship, visit trmcf.com or call (229) 391-3310.