The Brain Tumour Charity is the UK’s largest dedicated brain tumour charity, committed to fighting brain tumours on all fronts. They fund scientific and clinical research into brain tumours and offer support and information to those affected, whilst raising awareness and influencing policy. Their aim is to improve understanding, diagnosis and treatment of brain tumours.
They have very strong links to the Midlands area, with the Chair of the Board of Trustees, Andy Foote living locally. Andy lost his son Joseph to a brain tumour when he was just 9 years old. In his lifetime, Joseph Foote became an inspiration and, through his courage and the love of his family, never gave up. Because of him, millions of pounds continue to be raised for brain tumour research which will improve and ultimately save the lives of others who will never meet the boy who helps them.
Let’s face it, most of us will know someone has died from cancer but how many of you are aware that a brain tumour prematurely took the life of musicians such as Bob Marley and George Harrison, and from the football world, ‘crazy horse’ Emlyn Hughes and, of course, the irrepressible Bobby Robson.
How fitting though, that in our first outing of the year at Kilworth Springs we will be playing for a trophy named after perhaps the most charismatic golfer to have ever lived so my charity year will kick off in the best possible way by honouring the late, great Seve Ballesteros who himself died of a brain tumour in 2011 at the age of 54.
In short, the facts are:
- Brain tumours are the biggest cancer
killer of children and adults under 40.
- Just 14% of adults survive
for five years after diagnosis.
- Over £500 million is spent on
cancer research in the UK every year, yet less than 2% is spent on brain
tumours.
The aim of the Brain Tumour Charity is to improve these statistics dramatically and they can only do this with support from individuals and groups like ourselves.
I hope it’s a great year on the golf course for everyone but, at the same time, let’s try and raise as much money as we can towards such a deserving charity.
Thank you
Alan Tolley
BUNGS Captain 2014
To raise some additional money for the Brain Tumour Charity, we are holding a charity auction for some sport related items. Bids can be accepted from now until the Maxstoke Park golf day on 11th December. Anyone wanting to bid on an item (you don't have to be a society member), please send through your maximum bid to Steve (stevelloyd@enterprise-marketing.co.uk) and he will 'proxy bid' for you.
Bidding will increase in £2.50 increments for each item.
CURRENT TOTAL | £1985.20 |
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Kilworth Springs Golf Day - 7th March 2014 | £84.00 |
20th Anniversary Trip - 16th & 17th March 2014 | £160.00 |
Wharton Park Golf Day - 4th April 2014 | £54.00 |
Edgbaston Golf Day - 2nd May 2014 | £81.00 |
Moor Hall Golf Day - 4th June 2014 | £40.00 |
Southport Tour - 28th June to 1st July 2014 | £160.00 |
Astbury Hall Golf Day - 24th July 2014 | £47.00 |
Moor Hall Golf Day (rearranged event) - 20th August 2014 | £52.50 |
Shifnal Golf Day - 29th August 2014 | £61.70 |
Kings Norton Golf Day - 26th September 2014 | £340.00 |
Birstall Golf Day - 24th October 2014 | £82.00 |
Woodhall Spa Trip - 14th & 15th November 2014 | £120.00 |
Maxstoke Park Golf Day - 11th December 2014 | £69.00 |
Profit from Grand National Sweepstake | £100.00 |
Profit from World Cup Competition | £105.00 |
Charity auction at Maxstoke Park | £265.00 |
Other donations throughout the year | £164.00 |