Bee & Tee Golfing For Hope brings our community together to honor Tracey and support individuals and families affected by Pulmonary Hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs), Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) (a group of diseases that cause scarring of the lungs), Connective Tissue Disease (conditions that affect the body's connective tissues and can impact multiple organs), and Lupus (a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks healthy tissue).
Mission Statement
Hope and Connection
Her Story
There was a time when Tracey Stallworth was always the one helping everyone else.
As a transportation services manager, a devoted mother, family member, and friend, she rarely slowed down. She worked hard, cared deeply for others, and kept going—even when life became difficult.
Then, in 2017, everything changed.
It started with what seemed like an ordinary cough.
At first, it was dry and persistent. Weeks turned into months. Months turned into years. The coughing became so severe that her voice grew hoarse. She struggled through countless medications, inhalers, antibiotics, and treatments, hoping something would finally bring relief.
Nothing did.
Soon, the symptoms spread beyond the cough. Carrying groceries or lifting heavy objects left her short of breath. Her appetite disappeared. She lost more than 40 pounds without trying. Doctors discovered alarming abnormalities in her blood work, suggesting something serious was happening inside her body but every answer seemed to lead to more questions.
Specialists searched for explanations. Imaging showed signs of Interstitial Lung Disease. Blood tests pointed toward an autoimmune condition. Muscle enzymes climbed to dangerously high levels. Biopsies were performed. Medications were changed.
Yet despite countless appointments, tests, and procedures, one heartbreaking reality remained:
No one could tell Tracey exactly what was wrong.
Imagine living every day knowing something is happening to your body, while hearing, "We're still trying to figure it out."
That uncertainty became one of the hardest parts of her journey.
Eventually, Tracey was diagnosed with Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) and later developed complications including Pulmonary Hypertension, conditions that affect the lungs and make every breath more difficult. She also continues to face the challenges of autoimmune disease, including Connective Tissue Disease and Lupus, illnesses that can impact multiple organs and dramatically change a person's quality of life.
Despite everything, Tracey continues to show remarkable strength, resilience, and faith.
Why We Golf
Bee & Tee Golfing For Hope was created because no one should have to face these diseases alone.
This event honors Tracey's journey while raising awareness for Pulmonary Hypertension, Interstitial Lung Disease, Connective Tissue Disease, and Lupus—conditions that often go unseen, misunderstood, or undiagnosed for far too long.
Every golfer, volunteer, sponsor, and donor becomes part of something greater than a tournament.
You become part of a community that believes every family deserves hope, compassion, and support.
Together, we can help turn one family's story into hope for countless others.