St George’s Charity Golf Day raises huge total for Fylde coast charities including Trinity Hospice
Golf day swings to success with £31,500 raised for local charities
More than 160 golfers took to the fairways as the annual St George’s Charity Golf Day enjoyed another hugely successful year, raising an incredible £31,500 for a number of local charities, including Trinity Hospice and Brian House Children’s Hospice.
Held at St Annes Old Links Golf Club in April, the popular event welcomed 40 teams for a day of friendly competition, fundraising and community spirit, and once again demonstrated the generosity of the Fylde coast community.
The money raised will be split between Pear tree school, Fylde Day Services, ABF, Blood bikes (on behalf of the St.Annes Old Links Captain & Lady Captain’s charity), Kirkham Juniors Football Club, Rosemere Cancer Foundation and Trinity and Brian House.
Event organiser Mick Threlfall said: “What a fantastic day!
“The weather was kind to us, we saw some great golf played (and perhaps some not so great golf too), but most importantly everyone had a brilliant time while raising an incredible amount of money for local charities.
“The generosity shown by all 40 teams was tremendous and we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who supported the event. Every year we’re amazed by the kindness of people who give their time, sponsorship and donations to help us make a real difference to local causes.”
Co-organiser, Mark Leech, Director of Operations at Ribby Hall Village, added: “We need to say a special thanks to St Annes Old Links Golf Club, particularly Neil, Greg, Steven and their respective teams, for helping make the event such a success.
“Also to thanks to our event sponsor, David Haythornthwaite of Tangerine Holdings, and continued supporters Ribby Hall Village, Investworth, C&C Insurance, and MI Flues.
“Events like this simply wouldn’t happen without the support of so many people behind the scenes. We’d like to sincerely thank our sponsors, the golf club, the many volunteers who gave up their time, and every player who took part. Their support means the world to the charities who benefit from the day.”
Jo Fowler, Corporate & Community Fundraising Manager at Trinity Hospice and Brian House, said: “We’re so grateful to Mick, Mark and everyone involved in organising this wonderful event. To raise such an impressive amount for a range of local charities is a remarkable achievement.
“The support we receive through events like the St George’s Charity Golf Day helps us continue providing outstanding hospice care and support to local patients and families. We echo the thanks to every golfer, sponsor, donor and volunteer who helped make this year’s event such a success.”