Joshua Salmon, the youngest volunteer of the day, and Deb Leone taking a breather after a long day at the ProAm golf tournament.

Deb Leone's niece Madeleine Kasson hamming it up for the camera with one of the many boxes of Girl Scout cookies donated by Melissa Kodman and troop #864

A plethora of raffle items moments before they were carried away by the lucky winners! With the help of Hooters girls the raffle netted $1,330 for the patient aid fund.

Melonhead Trustee, Joy Beard and Deb Leone pausing for a moment to reflect on the success and the beautiful day at Melonhead's ProAm 2006.

Event sponsor, AVPS, continues to create the most unique video presentation for the day of the Big Wedge ProAm each year that allows players to connect with Melonhead's purpose, plus golfers can enjoy a recap of their performance on the greens at the end of the day.

Brother and sister, Ashley and Jonathan Hughett, return for their fourth year of volunteer service to the Melonhead Foundation and the Big Wedge ProAm.

Players at the Big Wedge ProAm return for a delicious meal and the evenings festivities after a good round of golf.

Half of the Hooters foursome, one of our major event sponsors.

Residents of Oakwood continue to attend the Big Wedge ProAm and support The Melonhead Foundation.

Several bidding wars took place over this fine display of silent auction items. As with the raffle, 100% of the proceeds benefit the patient aid fund.

Ed and Connie Kesner, Melonhead patient family beneficiaries, former Trustees and loyal supporters of The Melonhead Foundation. Ed golfs... Connie volunteers!

A golfing trio having a blast during dinner after a fun day of golfing which resulted in a finish among the top three teams.

Laura Hudson, treasurer and accountant for The Melonhead Foundation, and Joy Beard, yuckin' it up for the camera. Are we having fun yet?

Larry Martinez, a long-time supporter and friend of The Melonhead Foundation, happy to be returning again for another year of golf and fun at Big Wedge ProAm.

Steve Muto (left), head professional at Stone Ridge Golf Club in Prescott, Arizona, returns for his third year with teammates from Club West in Phoenix.

Jim Crouch (left), President of "Festival of Lights" whose winetasting festival, held each June, benefits The Melonhead Foundation.

Madeleine Kasson, Deb Leone's niece from California, stops to smile for the camera.

Evelyn Kodman of AVPS, who has chosen The Melonhead Foundation as its charity of choice and sponsored the Big Wedge since its inception, holds their event sponsor placque.

Greg Huffman, general manager of Hooters, displays their event sponsor placque on behalf of Hooters regional manager, Alvin Cooper.

Phil Kodman of AVPS, Melonhead event sponsor, relaxes with his Dad after a day of golf.

Shamrock Foods not only sponsored the event but also finished in third place as a team. Pictured here surrounding Melonhead's Deb Leone are Shamrock team members Jeff Brumm, Rod Castanon, Bill Fricke, Stan Laforette, and tournament coordinator John Steele from Oakwood.

The second place team of amateurs pictured here surrounding Deb Leone are Ben Martini, Nick Graves and Timothy Hendry.

Deb Leone presents certificates and placques to our first place amateur team.

Closest to the pin winners received one-of-a-kind Hooters putters.

Professionals Ryan Hogue and David Stead, pose with Deb and their winnings.

Deb Leone is pictured here with professionals (from left to right) Chris O'Connor, Dave Klover and Larry Mackin.