Captain’s Charity Open - Saturday, 20 July 2019
The 2019 Captain’s Charity Day was hosted by Leek Golf Club Captain Ken Hollins. All proceeds from the day will be donated to Ward 201/202 Haematology Department Cancer Unit at the Royal Stoke Hospital and the Peter Alliss Wheelchair Appeal.
The start sheet was full with the first tee off at 7.20am and the last group at 3.10pm.
The forecast for the day was mixed so fingers were crossed for the rain to hold off.
The format was two scores from four except on the sixth where three scores count and the seventeenth where all four scores count. Various events were held to maximise the fundraising including a raffle, food and drink sales in the pavilion, beat the pro on the eleventh and an auction.
Special thanks to Jacob who again stood on the eleventh tee all day hosting a beat the pro. This event alone raised £572 which is a fantastic amount. Thank you very much, Jacob.
The rain fell heavily around midday and it was looking like a play would be suspended but thankfully it eased, and the remainder of the day stayed dry.
We think it is a great time to present the powered wheelchair on the day so that all the people who have supported the event can see the results of their generosity. It was great to see so many people in the clubhouse and there was a great atmosphere throughout the entire day.
The recipient for the wheelchair was 6-year-old Oliver Smith who attends Horton Lodge School. Oliver was born eleven weeks early and suffers from Cerebral Palsy. His current wheelchair gives him very little independence and the new powered chair will be his legs for the future. Oliver and his family were travelling to Disneyland Paris the next day, so Oliver was doubly excited! The presentation and interview with the family can be viewed on the Leek TV page on Facebook or following the link provided.
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