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ST ANN’S HOSPICE RECEIVE CHEQUE FOR £22,000 FROM BRAMALL PARK GOLF CLUB

On Tuesday 31st

August the CEO of St Ann’s Hospice, Rachel McMillan along with Greg Kelly and Sarah Wolstenholme, Community Fundraisers, met with the Captains of Bramall Park Golf Club, Patricia Philip and Simon Wheatley, to receive a donation cheque to the sum of £22,000.

“St Ann’s is one of the oldest and largest hospices in the country, celebrating our 50th birthday in 2021 and the last 18 months have been a challenge to us as it has been for many people. We offer care and support to thousands of people living with or affected by life limiting illness and we have to raise £20,000 a day just to keep our doors open. It is thanks to the team at Bramall Park Golf Club who have supported us over many years with a staggering total of over £223,000 raised and this year with an amazing £22,000. We can’t thank them enough for their continued support so we can continue to care for and support those who need us most.” Rachel McMillan CEO In June each year Bramall Park Golf Club hosts an Amateur golfing competition with all proceeds going to the hospice. This year 59 teams paid to enter which was a record 236 players on the day. Despite the weather being rather wet and windy the players bravely faced the challenge of the course. The halfway house was a welcome stopping point where players could enjoy a drink and delicious homemade cakes followed by a BBQ and a few celebratory drinks when they got back to the clubhouse. As a sign of support and appreciation for the hospice the collection tins were full to the brim with cash donations. There was a fabulous raffle and an auction with over 70 prizes; all donated by club members and local businesses from the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme area. Thanks go to club members and players who purchased raffle tickets and to those who placed generous bids against the auction prizes. The proceeds from the raffle and auction all contributed towards the fabulous total raised on the day. Finally, the club would like to thank all the local businesses who sponsored holes around the course and placed advertising in the event programme and to the large team of members who volunteered to help on the day to ensure everything ran smoothly and on time. Congratulations to the winners Sam Lynch, Scott Wrigley, Andy Hurst and Michael Meecham with a great score of 102 points. Captain Simon Wheatley said “ Bramall Park Golf Club and its members remain very committed to continuing to raise as much money as possible for St Ann’s Hospice and we already have a date in the diary of 24th June to host the event next year. If you are interested in advertising, sponsoring, donating a prize or entering a team please contact Jill Thomas on jill.thomas5057@gmail.com”.