PORTLAND — Several members of the Bush family, along with legends from the sports world, joined forces on June 23-24 for the annual George H.W. Bush Celebrity Golf Tournament and Gala Dinner in Kennebunkport.

The event supported Gary’s House, a part of Mercy Hospital that is an affordable home-away-from-home for families of loved ones who receive medical treatment at Portland area hospitals and healthcare facilities.

Gary’s House is named in honor of former Kennebunk native Gary Pike, a teenager who lost his battle with cancer in 1991.

In addition to members of the Bush family ”“ including Bush’s grandson George P. Bush, who served as chairman of the event ”“ former Boston Red Sox players Luis Tiant and Jim Lonborg and former Boston Celtic Dave Cowens participated in the event.

Also attending were CBS Sports’ Jim Nantz and former Major Leaguer Larry Sorenson.

“We’re grateful to President and Mrs. Bush, their family and all of the celebrities who helped make this year’s effort a huge success. Their generosity and commitment means a great deal to the families who rely on Gary’s House in their time of need,” said Eileen Skinner, president of Mercy Hospital.

In addition to the tournament and dinner, this year marked the founding of The Presidents’ Club, which was instituted by longtime supporters of the annual golf tournament to provide additional and sustained assistance for major projects at Gary’s House.