Golfers are invited to step out on the fairway for a hospice’s fundraising golf day this May.
The St Richard’s Hospice Golf Day is set to take place on Friday, May 17, from 9.30am, at The Vale Golf Club in Evesham.
Teams of four will play 18 holes, followed by a two-course dinner, prize giving ceremony, auction and raffle.
Ria Simons, Corporate Fundraising Lead at St Richard’s, said: “We are really looking forward to a great day of golf, raising funds for our care!
“Our heartfelt thanks go to everyone who joins us for this event, helping make a difference to the lives of those we care for.”
On arrival, teams will be served bacon rolls, tea and coffee. After dinner, the prize-giving will include the first three teams, nearest the pin, longest drive, and a twos competition. The shotgun start is at 11am.
The St Richard’s Golf Day is sponsored by Hallmark Whatley Hulme, Handelsbanken and Whiting Landscape.
Julian Powell, Business Director at Hallmark Whatley Hulme, said: “Having supported this event for more than two decades, we are proud to sponsor the hospice’s Golf Day in the charity’s 40th anniversary year.
“It is always a fantastic day of friendly competition, while raising much-needed funds for the hospice’s care.
“We are delighted to continue our support for St Richard’s and the work its teams do to support patients and families across our community.”
Adam Dobson, Corporate Banking Manger on behalf of Handelsbanken Worcester and Hereford branch, said: “Handelsbanken Worcester and Hereford branch are thrilled and honoured to once again be joint sponsors for the St Richard’s Hospice annual golf day this year.
“The branch fully recognises the truly inspirational work that St Richard’s undertakes in the local community for those in need, and we have no doubt the 17th May will be yet another successful event to raise funds for contribution towards running costs of the hospice.”
Jon Murphy, a Director at Whiting Landscape, said: “We have been supporting St Richard’s Golf Days for the past five years and are delighted to jointly sponsor the event this year!
“This is always a highlight in the calendar for the team and provides a great opportunity to catch up with friends, clients and colleagues out in the spring sunshine!
“The St Richard’s team always do a fantastic job of bringing together local businesses and we are excited to have a number of teams competing again this year!
“Sponsoring such a great event is our way of showing appreciation for all the amazing work St Richard’s does within the local community and throughout Worcestershire. Thank you!”
To book a team of four is £350. Bookings can be made online, by visiting www.strichards.org.uk/event/golf-day/
St Richard’s Hospice is an independent charity offering free, expert care for adults with an illness that cannot be cured, and support for their loved ones and carers.
Each year the hospice team supports more than 3,100 patients, family members and bereaved people in Worcestershire.
It will cost in the region of £12m to run the hospice this year, which includes patient care and all the necessary support services.
St Richard’s relies on voluntary support, including from donations, gifts in Wills, retail and events for the majority of its income with the remainder funded by the NHS.
For more information about St Richard’s Hospice visit www.strichards.org.uk.
