Charity golf day raises £45,000 for hospice care

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 05:02 · Archive

A charity golf day at The Grove raised more than £45,000 for Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care.

A charity golf day held at The Grove on October 19 raised more than £45,000 for Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care. The event brought together 104 participants, including Watford legend Luther Blissett OBE DL, boxer John Conteh MBE and actor Colin Salmon.

Players enjoyed breakfast before competing in 18 holes of golf, with competitions including 'Beat the Pro' and a Stableford team challenge. The day concluded with a 'Heads and Tails' game and a two-course buffet dinner.

Tom O'Connor, chief executive of Rennie Grove Peace, said: 'Hospices across the UK are facing immense financial pressures, and Rennie Grove Peace is no exception. The rising cost of living, combined with an ageing population, means that it's now more important than ever that we ensure sustainable funding for the future of hospice care.' Blissett, a patron of the hospice, hosted an auction during the event and spoke about his personal connection to the charity's work.

How it is being reported

• Luther Blissett leads charity golf day raising more than £45,000 for hospice careA charity golf day has raised more than £45,000 for Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care.Herts Advertiser · 23 Oct, 04:49
• £45,000 raised for hospice care at star-studded charity golf dayRennie Grove Peace Hospice Care raises more than £45,000 at a charity golf day at The Grove, attended by Watford legend Luther Blissett and 104 guests.Watford Observer · 21 Oct, 09:46

In this story: Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care · Luther Blissett · John Conteh · Colin Salmon · Tom O'Connor · The Grove · Watford

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