Forest Hill Lions Club Roth Gair Charity Golf Day
On Sunday 3 February, the Lions Club of Forest Hill in Victoria held the inaugural Roth Gair Charity Golf Day with all proceeds from the event going to the Macular Degeneration Foundation.
Mr. Roth Gair was a member of the Forest Hill Lions Club and had Macular Degeneration. His widow, Mrs. Jean Gair, attended the fundraising luncheon and spoke of her husband’s commitment to Lions.
Many teams participated on the day and the highlight was the putting competition that saw the competitive nature of golf come into play.
The MD Foundation’s CEO Julie Heraghty was invited to attend the event and spoke to players and guests at the luncheon held at the Rosebud Country Club about the disease and the work of the Foundation for whom they were fundraising. She also thanked Mr. Jamie Kennedy and his committed team of helpers, the sponsors and Mr. Bob Shearer for their outstanding efforts in making the day a wonderful success.
Lions have long held a reputation of outstanding contribution to eye health causes, and the Macular Degeneration Foundation is thankful for the recognition of such an influential community service organisation.
If you are a member of a Lions Club or other community service organisation and would be interested in raising money to help reduce the incidence and impact of Macular Degeneration in this country, please phone 1800 111 709.
The very serious putting competition |
Coming in off the greens after a strenuous round of golf |
An enthusiastic putter |
CEO Julie Heraghty addressing the luncheon |
Members, golfers and friends at the luncheon |
CEO Julie Heraghty with Jamie Kennedy (left) and Les Jones, organisers |
Mrs. Jean Gair with CEO Julie Heraghty |
Mr Jamie Kennedy, Mrs Jean Gair and CEO Julie Heraghty |
The popular putting competition |
Mr. Jamie Kennedy with Mrs. Jean Gair at the Golf Day |