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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.

Go Darling.... and co! Donation by Natasha Jones 21/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

A birdie in the hand is worth one in the bush. Good Luck! Donation by Tracy Lawler 21/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Gem & Sam 21/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

you the man!!!! Donation by Garfield 20/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Very best of luck and don't forget the elastoplasts! Donation by sarah gore 20/06/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by sharon davidson-guild 20/06/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck - keep it down the middle Donation by Dave Watkins 20/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck to you all! Donation by Gemma Creighton 19/06/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck, Mark Donation by Rob McCrindle 19/06/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck to you all - your dad/brother/friend would be very proud of you. Donation by Jo Bagnall 18/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Extremely worthy cause - The best of luck! Donation by Stu Jenkinson 18/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Keep on swinging, chaps Donation by phil lynch 18/06/07  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck Mark and the rest of the team - you can do it! Donation by Emma Mole 18/06/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Hat's off to you all, good luck Donation by Trish Curtin 18/06/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck son Donation by Paul Shire 18/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Keep swinging Donation by Pete Shields 18/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Make sure to drop in @ the 19th on each lap Donation by Roger Comish 18/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Karen McLaughlin 18/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Daz Donation by Matthew Mosedale 18/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You can do it lads - in your dad's/Derek's memory Donation by Chris Darlington 16/06/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

All the best guys. Donation by Nath Auty 14/06/07  

£20.00

Good Luck from everyone in Chief Execs Donation by Bridget 13/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Would be great if you could use Derek's clubs. Better check the local pawnbrokers!!!! Donation by Michael 11/06/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

good luck guys, I'm sure your dad would be very proud. Donation by Selena 11/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Lorraine Astbury 11/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck with your fundraising challenge. Donation by krankie 10/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You are totally mad...but good luck anyway. Donation by Paul Johnson 06/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck fellows - you will need it! Donation by Peter Taylor 06/06/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

A very worthy cause. We're all very proud of you Matthew. Love from the Darlingtons x Donation by David Darlington 04/06/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck & Hope it goes well. x Donation by Shirley-Ann O'Neill 04/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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