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100 Hole Challenge for Tiny Lives

Matthew ThompsChan is raising money for Tiny Lives

100 Hole Challenge · 27 July 2026

Tiny Lives is a charitable trust that helps to care for 800+ premature and sick newborn babies and their families each year. It supports the Newcastle Neonatal Service at Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary that cares for babies from across the North East and Cumbria.

Story

On Monday July 27th, 2026 at Goswick Golf Club, Jon, Gav, Arron, and Matthew are taking on an epic challenge: 100 holes of golf in a single day! We're pushing our passion for golf to its limits to raise vital funds for Tiny Lives, a charity incredibly close to our hearts.

Our Personal Connection

Tiny Lives supported MTC's twins, Maisie & Mirren, when they were born 10 weeks early and spent 5 of their first 10 weeks on Ward 35 at the RVI Newcastle. We witnessed firsthand the extraordinary expertise, passion, and kindness of the Tiny Lives team during an incredibly fragile time. Now that the girls are two, we want to give back and ensure other families receive the same incredible support.

The Challenge: Dawn to Dusk Golf Marathon

This isn't just a casual round! We'll be teeing off around 4:30 AM, aiming to complete 5 full rounds (90 holes), followed by a 10-hole dash, all the way through to sunset around 10 PM. That's 100 holes of non-stop golf, tracking every shot and every round!

Join the Fun: Donation Challenges!

Want to make our challenge even more interesting? Sponsor us with these fun challenges:

- £25: One Hole Putting Blindfolded / Eyes Closed

- £25: Remove a Club - Nominate a hole and select a club we can't use

- £50: Select a Club - Pick a club and a hole, and we'll play the entire hole with only that club!

- £750: Play the last 9 holes in a Newcastle Shirt

We'll also be donating based on our play:

- £1 a Point: For every Stableford point we score.

- £1 a Birdie: For every birdie we make.

- £3 a 3-Putt: For every dreaded 3-putt!

- £5 an Eagle: For every eagle we sink.

- £10 a Duffed Chip: For every duffed chip (ouch!).

With every donation, put in a guess for our combined step count for the four of us for the chance to win a prize to the value of £50.

Why Your Donation Matters

Tiny Lives provides crucial support, from funding life-saving equipment to offering comfort and guidance to families during their hardest days. Every donation, no matter how small, directly helps these little fighters and their families.

Here's how your support can make a difference:

- £10 could fund Baby Classes post-discharge.

- £20 could fund a Parent Pack.

- £40 could fund a Parking Permit or Travel Pass for a month.

- £50 could fund Ongoing Mental Support for parents.

- £275 could fund Environmental Improvements on the ward.

- £6000 could fund the vCreate Messaging Service, connecting parents with their babies.

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Donation summary

Total
£1,345.04
+ £226.50 Gift Aid
Online
£1,120.04
Offline
£225.00

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