Golf Day a Great Drive for MD

The Lions Club of Forest Hill raised over $11,000 for the Macular Degeneration Foundation (MDF) during their Third Annual Roth Gair Charity Golf Day. The day, held on Sunday 7 February at the Rosebud Country Club, was a huge success with players and supporters enjoying the golf and other activities.

“Once again, our heartfelt thanks go to Ian Kennedy and the Lions Club of Forest Hill for organising the third annual golf day”, said Julie Heraghty, Chief Executive Officer of the Macular Degeneration Foundation.

“The planning, commitment and support from the Lions Club, friends, helpers and generous sponsors make this day a truly memorable experience”, she added.

The cheque was presented to the CEO on 16 May 2010, with the organiser Ian Kennedy explaining his motivation behind the event:

“My Godfather the late Roth Gair had Macular Degeneration (MD) and loved his golf. I witnessed the impact the disease had on his vision and quality of life, and I wanted to support the great work of the Foundation to raise awareness and provide support for people with MD”, explained Mr Kennedy.

The MDF organised free eye tests for the organisers at the cheque presentation, with one test showing urgent treatment was required, reinforcing the Foundations message to ‘get your eyes tested and make sure your macula is checked’. All players and guests will now be tested at the 2011 event.

The MD Foundation is most grateful to Mr Kennedy and his team, as well as the major sponsor Ultimate Business Services, and all other sponsors and supporters.

The organisation has already commenced for the Fourth Annual Roth Gair Charity Golf Day planned for the Sunday 6 February 2011. If you live in Melbourne, enjoy golf and would like to participate in the event, please contact Mr Kennedy on 0406 526 592 or ian@notestationery.com.au.

Presenters and participants in the Roth Gair Charity Golf Day

Winners of the 2010 Golf Day Fundraising Cheque Presentation

Past Charity Golf Days