(KMZA)--This year’s annual Baileyville Benefit tournament was a big success.

Organizer Clete Kramer said the benefit raised about $175,000.

The funding will go to help four families struggling with medical expenses due to illness.  This year’s beneficiaries are Rylee Howard, Everett Tjaden, Elizabeth and Morgane Donnelley, and William and Kameron Meade.

18 basketball teams and 24 volleyball teams participated in the tournament held February 23rd and 24th.   

Organizers credit the success of the benefit to the generosity and hard work of numerous people and businesses.