'Incredible' golf club charity day raises £70,000
IT'S not only feline artworks that are bringing the fun side of fundraising to Rotherham...
While the Pride of Yorkshire public art trail of 150 sculptures of lions, lionesses and cubs have been roaming the streets of the borough and beyond to raise money for Sheffield Children's Hospital – a host of sporting stars, television personalities and local celebrities gathered at Rotherham Golf Club to swing into action and raise £70,000 for the healthcare charity, too.
The annual Dan Walker vs Danny Willett Golf Day at the golf club on Doncaster Road, Thrybergh brought together teams from across the region for a day of golf, entertainment and fundraising in support of the charity's Bright Young Dreams campaign.
The popular fundraising event, hosted by broadcaster Dan Walker and former Masters champion Danny Willett, welcomed guests including Gladiators star Jamie 'Giant' Bigg, Olympic gold medallist Sam Quek, athletics legend Kriss Akabusi, Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder, Sheffield United midfielder Oli Arblaster, broadcaster Olivia Buzaglo, actor Thomas Turgoose and renowned Sheffield artist Pete McKee.
The Bright Young Dreams campaign funds projects that support the mental health of children and young people and is a charity patron-led campaign founded by Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, Dan Walker and comedian Jon Richardson.
Charity CEO John Armstrong said: “The support shown by Dan, Danny, our celebrity guests, sponsors, players and volunteers was incredible.
“Every pound raised will help us continue supporting children and young people.
“We are hugely grateful to everyone who helped make the day such a success, particularly Ash Lerigo and Neil Bradburne, and the team at Rotherham Golf Club, for once again hosting and organising this fantastic event.”
Dan Walker said: “Danny and I both feel passionate about where that money goes and the fact that we’re raising it for children who really need help.
“Danny’s family has used the children’s hospital before and I’m a passionate supporter of the hospital and charity myself, so anything we can do together to raise awareness and cash is just brilliant.”
Danny Willett said: “I’m Sheffield-born and bred and having such an amazing facility so close to home is brilliant.
“You don’t want anyone to have to go there, but if, on the off chance, they do, they’re getting the best care possible.
“It’s just a fantastic cause.”