On Wednesday, 21st August, we combined sport with spirit at our Charity Golf Day 2024 at Skylark Golf Course, all in aid of Naomi House and Jacksplace. With the support of enthusiastic participants and generous sponsors, we successfully raised a whopping £5000! We thought now would be the best time to tell you exactly what happened and what the money raised will do for the fantastic charity.
The day began bright and early, with registration from 7:45 AM to 8:30 AM. Golfers arrived and registered, being warmly welcomed with a hot drink and a bacon roll, setting the stage for a day of spirited competition and camaraderie. At 8:30 AM, during the welcome presentation, participants were briefed on their starting holes and the day's proceedings. This year, we introduced using Stableford points to level the playing field and give everyone a fair chance at winning.
By 9:00 AM, golfers had made their way to their designated starting points, gearing up for the action. The golfing officially began at 9:30 AM with a shotgun start, allowing all groups to tee off simultaneously across different holes for a seamless experience. After a morning filled with spirited play, participants enjoyed a well-deserved lunch from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, offering them a chance to relax and network.
The event culminated from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM with a presentation celebrating the winners and a raffle drawing. This added an extra layer of excitement to the day and offered fabulous prizes, further contributing to the fundraising efforts.
After the success of last year's challenges, we thought we would bring them back, adding a unique twist to the course.
A massive thank you goes out to our headline sponsors, Gamma and Beyond Encryption, whose support was instrumental in the success of this event. Their contributions enhanced the event's profile and significantly boosted our fundraising efforts.
Our heartfelt thanks also extend to our hole sponsors, who added a special touch to each hole:
We are equally grateful to the businesses that sponsored our unique challenges, making them even more exciting:
A heartfelt thank you to all the organisations that donated prizes, making our raffle a major highlight of the day:
The £5000 raised at your charity golf day will significantly impact Naomi House & Jacksplace, which provides expert hospice care for children and young adults with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. This donation can help cover the costs of essential services such as respite care, which offers families a much-needed break, or it can contribute towards the specialised palliative care that the hospice provides.
Additionally, funds might support the day-to-day operations needed to maintain the comforting and supportive environment of the hospice, including the provision of therapies that enhance the quality of life for the children and young adults they care for. Every pound raised plays a crucial role in ensuring that these vital services continue uninterrupted, offering medical care and emotional and social support to those in need.
You have helped children like Ebony, who loves to visit Jacksplace, where she enjoys socialising with friends and doing activities like cooking and baking, safe in the knowledge that she will receive the specialist nursing care that she needs. This is her story.
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Building on this year's success, we are already gearing up for next year's event with even higher goals. Here's how you can continue to support and stay engaged
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We raised money through participant registrations, sponsorships, on-site raffles, and the added challenges, which attracted additional donations—a testament to the collective effort of all attendees.
The funds will be allocated to specialised palliative care for life-limited and life-threatened children and young adults, ensuring they receive the comfort and support they deserve.
Stay tuned to our website and social media channels for the announcement of next year's event details and registration information.
Absolutely! We welcome businesses to contribute to this noble cause through various sponsorship packages, which will be detailed on our event page soon.
The Charity Golf Day 2024 was not just a day of sport but a powerful platform for change. Your participation and donations have directly contributed to a brighter future for those under the care of Naomi House & Jacksplace. We thank each participant, sponsor, and supporter for making this event a monumental success and look forward to seeing you again next year!
