19 Jul 2017 Community

Tee-Time Treat!

Leeds-based HASSRA Leeds Golf Society ‘putt’ their fundraising skills to the test as they raise a huge total in aid of Kirkwood Hospice

Local fundraiser and golf-enthusiast, Paul Bentley, made a recent visit to Kirkwood, the Hospice in Dalton, to present a generous cheque for the amount of £1,426 on behalf of the HASSRA Leeds Golf Society.

Following a two year stint as Captain of the Society, the money presented by Paul represents the proceeds of various fundraising events held during this time, in aid of the society’s chosen Charity of the Year, Kirkwood Hospice.

Having recently completed this period of captaincy, it was the perfect opportunity for Paul to make a visit to the Hospice and present the funds raised.

HASSRA Leeds Golf Society Captain, Paul Bentley, presents funds raised to Kirkwood Hospice Nurse, Anna Marie Wilkinson.

 

After seeing his Grandmother and other family members access the Hospice’s services, local Mirfield man, Paul, made the decision to make Kirkwood chosen Charity of the Year for the Society and was more than happy to support a local cause.

Together with friends of the Hassra Leeds Golf Society, the Kirklees fundraiser got his thinking cap on as how best to raise as much as possible for Kirkwood Hospice.

Made up from raffles, bets on the outcome of the game and generous contributions from Society Members themselves, an incredible total was raised over the two years. As put simply by Paul, “golfers are very generous.”

In a recent visit, Paul was delighted to present the funds to Kirkwood Nurse, Anna Marie Wilkinson, who accepted on behalf of the Hospice. After a tour around the beautiful and award-winning Hospice gardens, Paul commented that he knew the money would be put to good use.