YORK — To celebrate the newly created Hancock Family Fund for Health Aging, York Hospital and the Hancock family hosted a two-day event-filled weekend, beginning with a gala at the York Harbor Inn and followed by the 28th Annual Frank E. Hancock Memorial Golf Tournament at The York Golf and Tennis Club.

The fund was created to honor the lives of Cape Neddick residents Frank and Kay Hancock, who embodied the classic art of enjoying life while aging with grace and humor, according to a York Hospital press release. A former attorney general of Maine and York Hospital board chair, Frank Hancock was a powerful yet diplomatic intellect who easily blended commitment to his community and family. Kay Hancock, always strong, caring, a hospital trustee and chair of many committees, maintained her wit and mental edge until the age of 91. Their children, Cal, Josh and Emi continue their parent’s commitment to York Hospital as they helped to create these events from their respective homes across the United States. The fund that bears their family name will help support transportation, strength and balance, a home delivery meal program and other hospital services.

The more than 100 guests at the gala were inspired by the words of wellness editor for Maine Magazine and host of Love Maine Radio Lisa Belisle; and senior health experts Barbara Roberge, Ph.D., NP, and Ardeshir Hashmi, MD of Massachusetts General Hospital – Geriatric Medicine, a All of whom spoke about aging.

Hospital President Jud Knox and Josh Hancock co-hosted the event, which consisted of video tributes to the hospital from friends as far as Hollywood including Jonathan Goldsmith (“The Most Interesting Man in the World”, Betsy Brandt (”Breaking Bad’s” Marie Schrader, now in CBS’s “Life in Pieces”) and Al Ford Uzielli (Ford Motor Co. executive and restaurateur).

One hundred and twenty-five golfers and volunteers attended the Frank E. Hancock Memorial Golf Tournament, which took place Sept. 25 at the York Golf and Tennis Club.

“Although each year since Frank’s passing, the tournament has benefited a different York Hospital program, we think it’s exciting … and that both he and Kay would be thrilled to know the proceeds are benefiting a fund in their honor, with programs designed to help our community live out their lives happily in a myriad of ways. Ways that work for them in body, mind and spirit,” said hospital President Jud Knox.

Tournament champions Dave Fletcher, Rob Hannigan, Mike Jacobs and Rick MacFarland were cheered as they accepted honors and awards for having the low score of 61. Closest to the Pin honors went to Chad Pierce for the men and Kim Vieira for the Women, while Longest Drive Honors went to Christine Sieks and David Fletcher.

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