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Kent sporting events raise thousands for charities
Two big sporting fund-raisers in Kent have helped raise thousands of pounds for county causes.
Folkestone Channel Rotary Club held a charity golf day which raised £8,000. It was a beautiful day for the 18-hole challenge since the previous two years when the weather at Sene Valley golf course has been atrocious.
However, a record 170 entrants took part, and the money raised will be distributed between the Rotary club’s main charity, Headway Kent, and other local causes.
Also in Folkestone, both the Folkestone and Hythe Rotary Clubs supported the 13th Folkestone Coastal 10k, which was organised by Rotarian and prolific runner, Ray Johnson.
A total of 920 runners took part in good, dry conditions, supported along the route by a throng of spectators.
The race is a highlight in the racing calendar, attracting entries from all over the country and raising valuable funds for local charities.
The Folkestone Coastal 10k also included a popular children’s race
In addition, race organisers had two SAGA cruise ships enjoying the virtual option with over 100 participants, both crew and guests, raising funds. Rotarians joined volunteers from running clubs to help put on the event.
Ray said: “The objective of the race from the outset in 2012, the London Olympic year, is to encourage participation for all abilities, assist charities, visit our district, and promote good health, as well as increase the profile of sport.”
This year’s event raised money for The Sports Trust, The Rainbow Centre, the Gurkha Memorial Fund, Folkestone Youth Project, Folkestone Rescue, Touchbase care and Kent Rotary clubs for distribution to local causes.
“THE OBJECTIVE FROM THE OUTSIDE HAS BEEN TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION FOR ALL ABILITIES, ASSIST CHARITIES AND PROMOTE GOOD HEALTH.”
Outside of Kent, this time in North Yorkshire, a charity golf day organised by Richmond Rotary Club raised £2,500 for good causes.
Staged at Richmond Golf Club, it was one of the most successful golf tournaments the Rotary club has organised with 21 four-strong teams taking part.
The money raised will go to a number of charities including Yorkshire Air Ambulance, Yorkshire Cancer Research, the Storehouse Foodbank and Garget Walker House in Richmond.
In Hampshire, Gosport Rotary Club raised a staggering £12,000 for Prostate Cancer UK as part of the William Donnelly Charity Golf Day.
Organised by Rotarian William Donnelly, this was the second year of the fund-raiser which was held at the Gosport and Stokes Bay Golf Club.
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