Oxford and Districts Lions Charity Golf fundraiser

by Emily Chapman

The Oxford & District Lions recently held their annual charity golf tournament at Waimakariri Gorge Golf Club. The event has been running since 2008 and attracts players from far and wide. This year the Lions hosted 120 players.

Organiser David Halls says “The sheer generosity of all of our sponsors is what makes this event a success. We are very grateful to the Waimakariri Gorge Golf Club for hosting us and to all of the financial and prize sponsors”.

Many local businesses got behind the event to donate prizes which meant that everyone who played was able to leave with a prize. Volunteers kept the players well fed with two bbqs placed out on the course looking out over the Waimakariri River, and a wonderful afternoon tea.

While the tournament is a fun day out, the fundraising aspect of it is what is most important. The funds raised are usually divided between one Oxford charity and one out of the District.

This year the charities chosen were Oxford Community Trust and Cancer Society Canterbury/West Coast. Oxford Community Trust are a social services agency and the funds raised will be used for the work that they do to combat family violence.

The money donated to the Cancer Society will be used to sponsor a room at Daffodil House for 3 years. Daffodil House provides accommodation for people who have to travel to Christchurch for cancer appointments or treatment.

There are so many people that contributed to the event, and the Lions would like to thank all of the sponsors, those who donated prizes, all the volunteers for helping organise and run the tournament.

David Halls says “Feedback from the day was really good, and of course the main thing is being able to help the charities that are being funded. We are very grateful to people for their generosity”.