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18 March 2010

Teams Of Golfers Wanted To Help Raise Cash For Children

GOLFERS will be teeing-off in a special competition to raise money for disabled youngsters. The event, organised by the Chronicle’s Sunshine Fund and Golf North East, could raise thousands of pounds to help provide life-changing equipment to scores of disadvantaged children in the region.

The golf day, set to take place on May 21, will see sportsmen and women take to the course in aid of the North East’s most needy youngsters.

It will be hosted at the prestigious Northumberland Golf Club, in Gosforth Park, Newcastle, regarded as one of the finest in the region, comprising of a 6,683-yard challenge designed by Harry Colt and James Braid.

Teams of four are being invited to enter at a cost of £350 per team.

Golfers will enjoy a hot bacon sandwich and a cup of tea or coffee on arrival before their round.

There will be free golf balls included in a complimentary goody bag for every player, as well as a two-course dinner, a raffle and an awards presentation for the top teams, following the competition.

There will also be an opportunity to win an A3 Cabriolet Audi car, supplied by Tyneside Audi, for a hole-in-one competition.

Jo Harris, Sunshine Fund manager, said: “The Sunshine Fund provides specialist equipment for children with disabilities throughout the North East.

“It’s through the generosity of our readers and fundraising events such as this that we are able to carry on supporting these children. The golf event will be a great day and we’re hoping to raise more funds for equipment that will make life so much easier and enjoyable for these youngsters.”

The Golf Day is one of the Sunshine Fund’s flagship annual events.

“It is hoped the event will hit the Fund’s target of around £8,000 - on par with last year.

Paul Corney, of Golf North East, said: “We are delighted to be involved in this event. The Sunshine Fund is a very worthwhile cause and makes a massive difference to the lives of many disabled children here in the North East.

“We just hope we can raise a lot of money for the fund at this year’s Golf Day.”

The Sunshine Fund makes a massive difference to the lives of disabled and seriously ill children in the North East through the provision of essential equipment, learning aids and custom-built apparatus.

It is able to provide grants through the fundraising efforts of Chronicle readers and the support of many local businesses.

For team entry forms for the Golf Day, plus details of additional sponsorship opportunities and conditions of the competition, contact fundraiser and events organiser at the Sunshine Fund, Angela Jepson, on 0191 201 6068, or e-mail angela.jepson@ncjmedia.co.uk

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