Several months ago, 12 of us embarked on the planning process of organising a golf outing - just for fun. We tried to establish names, available dates and even peoples' willingness to make a holiday of it, by travelling somewhere and golfing for a week or so. From this discussion, someone suggested taking part in MacMillans Longest Day of Golf, to raise funds for MacMillan Cancer Support. Personally, I took part in the event last year and was keen to do it again, so was immediately behind the idea. There was something different about this time though. The man who suggested organising the event was no ordinary man - it was Lawrence Stewart - the Hibs fan who has been a victim of cancer (and beaten it) on 8 occassions. His story is truly miraculous, and motivated the 12 of us to get behind the idea. Soon after getting our courses organised (details to follow) and the teams arranged (3x4balls), we put out the feelers to get in touch with media sources, to help publicise the event. And what a response we got in the space of just 24 hours!!! The Sun, The Daily Record, our local West Lothian Courier and The Metro have all published stories on our incredible talisman and the reasons why we are looking to push ourselves through 4 rounds of golf.
We have the teams, we have the courses and we have the motivation for doing this. Our efforts have skyrocketed in recent months and now, we just need your support.
The Event:
We're playing 4 rounds of golf, in ONE day, on the 23rd of July, 2009. Our itinerary as follows:
Bathgate Golf Course - 6.00am
Uphall Golf Course - 10.00am
Harburn Golf Course - 14.00pm
Dalmahoy Golf Course - 18.00pm
There will be tears, sweat and blood shed during this golfing marathon- all in the name of raising money for a charity which helps so many people on a daily basis. The work of MacMillan nurses is truly unparalleled as anyone who has been affected by cancer will tell you. We're all fairly excited about the event and possibilities of just how big it can become.
We're looking for your support to help us along the way. Our target is an ambitious £10,000 in total. I'm aware finances are being closely monitored, as a result of the credit crunch, but we would appreciate you giving whatever you can, be it 50p, £1, £5, or something a bit more - whatever you can afford will be a great help to our goal along the way.
Thanks for taking the time out to visit the page and read through our reasons and our goals for taking part in this momentous day. And thanks in advance if you have chosen to help us. I can't begin to tell you how much it means to us all!
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http://www.westlothiancourier.co.uk/west-lothian-news/west-lothian-news/2009/04/02/man-beats-cancer-eight-times-62405-23289800/
http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/news/article2357824.ece
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/editors-choice/2009/04/03/i-beat-cancer-8-times-in-18-years-86908-21249790/
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Raised so far: £5,421.50
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well done lads great work had a great time at the race night too ;-) Donation by Christopher Marr on 30/09/09 |
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Donation by Anonymous on 22/09/09 |
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H18SRY, Sponsorship money Donation by Ronnie Young on 08/09/09 |
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Very enjoyable night. £160 for th auction item Limited Edition Print plus £10 donation Donation by Peter Caird on 06/09/09 |
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great night at race night boys its been a pleasure Donation by colin smith on 05/09/09 |
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Well done everyone, even though you chose a poor team you have picked a winning cause to support. Donation by william mcaleese on 07/08/09 |
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Sorry it's taken so long been on holiday, Had a great day at the sportsmans breakfast great laugh for a great cause Donation by robert mackie on 03/08/09 |
£140.00 + £39.49 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Anonymous on 29/07/09 |
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Well done Douglas & Co! A great effort for a worthy cause. Donation by Joan, Donald and family on 29/07/09 |
£20.00 |
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Well Done Douglas from all @ Arthur McKay & Co Donation by george craig on 28/07/09 |
£250.00 |
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Donation by Donald Reid on 28/07/09 |
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Good luck Donation by Brian Shaw on 27/07/09 |
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4 rounds tough going very good effort guyslets hope can make the target Donation by ben caird on 26/07/09 |
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Well done Marky boyand the rest of the gang!! Hats off to you all!! LOL Donation by Theresa Penrice on 25/07/09 |
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A fantastic effort for a very worthy cause Donation by Anon on 25/07/09 |
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Donation by Anonymous on 24/07/09 |
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I was touched by this incredible story, well done to all concerned. Donation by Colin McFarlane on 24/07/09 |
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Well done guys. Donation by derekHFC on 24/07/09 |
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great effort guys great cause Donation by ano hibby on 24/07/09 |
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Great cause, good luck. Donation by CMcP on 24/07/09 |
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Well done guys Donation by Shugster on 24/07/09 |
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Well done all of you. Fantastic. Wish I could have been able to get along to support you. Donation by Dave Kowalski (Hibbyradge) on 23/07/09 |
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Donation by gordon smith on 23/07/09 |
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Well done guys and well done Hibs Interactive for the interview. Donation by Archie McLeod on 23/07/09 |
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All the best boys, hope it keeps dry for you Donation by Taz_hibee on 23/07/09 |
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| * Total raised online: | £5,296.50 |
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| Offline donations: | £125.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £5,421.50 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £732.35 |
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