Household and mates have accomplished the Longest Golf Problem as they helped increase over £6,000 for charity as they raised cash in reminiscence of mum who handed away from most cancers.
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Alex Dillion, his son Callum and mates Iain Kennedy and Andrew Docherty all took half within the longest golf problem to assist increase cash for MacMillan Most cancers Assist in reminiscence of Alex’s mum, Susan Dillion who handed away from most cancers in 2020.
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The group of golfers set off from Renfrew Golf Membership at 6am, earlier than shifting onto Mar Corridor Golf and Spa Resort.
As soon as they completed at Marr Corridor, they took a visit to Erskine Golf Membership earlier than tackling their last leg of the problem by taking part in at Ralston Golf Membership, the place they completed taking part in round 11pm.
The day consisted of taking part in 72 holes over 4 completely different golf programs which helped “maintain them motivated” says Alex. In the long run, the quad of golfers walked over 60,000 steps which is the equal of round 27/28 miles in sooner or later.
Talking concerning the day as an entire, son of Susan Dillion, Alex, mentioned: “It was emotional for me and my son Callam. Nonetheless, we knew that it was for a great trigger and doing it in reminiscence of my mum was nice as I do know she would have been thrilled to see us having fun with it.
“In the long run, we raised a complete of round £6,000 for Macmillan Most cancers Assist which was wonderful to succeed in. I can solely thank household, mates and to all of the individuals who donated to make us attain this last objective. Understanding what this cash can do for individuals, I'm glad that it's going to assist present some look after people who want it. “
Susan labored at her native Morrisons in Cardonald and was effectively beloved by all the workers and prospects who shopped there. The department has pledged to match no matter Alex and his group raised and donate it to MacMilan as effectively, one thing that Alex described as a “fantastic gesture” together with Boots additional donating £500 to the fundraiser too.
Alex admitted that at first of the day it was emotional as they knew the importance of why they had been doing the problem, nonetheless, total it was a fantastic time out and one the place that they had loads of enjoyable. He praised the dedication and dedication from his group but additionally the work the golf golf equipment put in as they helped every time they might.
All of the golf golf equipment agreed to waive their tee charges, with some golf equipment permitting the group to make use of the services for lunch and showers.
As they reached the tip of the day, Alex admitted that it was extra to do with delight ending the problem than the rest.
He defined: “After we obtained to the golf membership that I'm a part of, Ralston, we had been borderline knackered, nonetheless, we knew at that second it was extra to do with delight ending the day and I'm so glad that we did. It was a beautiful alternative and one the place I might like to do it once more.
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