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Thank you for visiting our fundraising page "The Longest Day for Derek". Please dig deep and sponsor us online.

During July 2007, 2 of Dereks sons, Matt and Mark, Dereks youngest brother Howard and Darren, a family friend, will be taking on the challenge of "The Longest Day for Derek" in his memory to support a cause that was very close to him and the family. 

Now those of you who knew Derek know how much he enjoyed his golf (mainly watching it from the armchair in later life!) and therefore it seems fitting that our choice of event would fall within this scope out on the greens.

Now before you all have a chuckle and think theres nothing hard about playing a game of charity golf, let us run you through our "alternative" version.

During the day we will attempt to complete the same amount of rounds as a major 4 day tournament in one day.  Thats 4 rounds of golf, 72 holes, 16 straight hours of playing, walking over 16 miles of course, striking the ball an average of 392 times each (over 1500+ combined) and no-one can call that leisurely!

Tee-off will be around 5.00am at Old Padeswood Golf Club (Dereks old haunt) and will culminate on the 18th green at around 9.00pm, at which point the four of us will be heading as quickly as possible to the 19th hole and bed...

Its certainly going to prove to be an extremely challenging event, but one that will no doubt benefit a charity for our suffering and pain, not to mention countless lost balls.

Following the support Derek gave to Nightingale House Hospice during his life, and the time he spent there in his last few days before passing away in November, we felt it only right that the family should continue in his good work by raising as much money as possible for this cause!  For further information about the charity see www.nightingalehouse.co.uk

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to donate: Nightingale House Hospice will receive your money electronically and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in Gift Aid will be added to your donation at no cost to you. 

Please donate generously.

*****UPDATE - due to the lovely summer sun we are having at the moment....the day has been re-arranged for the 13th August following the course being waterlogged at the original time of the event*****

Many thanks for your support.

Donation by Darren Shire 06/09/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Saw what you did in the paper and wanted to contribute to a good cause Donation by Paul Doyle 30/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck mate Donation by Paul (Griff) 20/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by David and Sandra Bavister 17/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck lads, hopefully a few hole in one's, and ensure you have a few drinks for Derek xxxx Donation by Claire Jones 10/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

A very worthwhile charity - good luck Donation by Donna Seal 03/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck with it all Donation by Alison Montague 20/07/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

All the best in August Donation by Joe Kelsall 10/07/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck with your challenge Donation by Paul Baker, UK Sameday Ltd 09/07/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Sorry it's late - hope it went well on the 3rd Donation by Sarah Hay 09/07/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Every hole is a ? Donation by Spanna 09/07/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck lads. Do it for Dad Donation by Martyn, Caroline & Jade 06/07/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck to you all. Donation by John Dowbakin 05/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Sam Hassall 05/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck to you all, not an easy task but hugely rewarding in the end! Donation by Karina Williams & Garry Houston 03/07/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Big hug and loads of kisses x x x Donation by Kirsty 03/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Mark Donation by Dawn 03/07/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

gambatte kudasai! Donation by guy mayman 02/07/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Joanne 02/07/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Start at 5 with a bloody good drive and finish with beer and a jive. Donation by Scholesy 29/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Gavin Ritson 29/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck! A very worthy cause. Donation by charlotte-durrant@hotmail.co.uk 29/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Laura Davis 29/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I'll double it if anyone gets a hole-in-one! Good Luck... Donation by Adrian Williamson 29/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Darren, all the best - I hope the wind is at your back and the sunshines on you all. Donation by Rebecca 28/06/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Suzanne Furnival 28/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck to you all, hope the sun shines on you. Donation by Margaret Nightingale 26/06/07  

£5.00

buona fortuna il mia amici, grande baci X Donation by Paula Preston 26/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck mate Donation by Iain Brooks 25/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best wishes and good luck....you'll need it! Donation by Dave & Jo Newman 22/06/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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