Date 2 July 2009

 

On a hot 1 July, whilst Andy Murray was busy dispatching Juan Carlos Ferrero at Wimbledon, teams strode proudly onto Porters Park Golf Course in Shenley to face off in an equally prestigious event.

Well… almost equally prestigious. It was of course the annual SA Law Charity Golf Day.

This year, the intrepid players raised a stunning £1,000 for the Willow Foundation, the national charity that provides special days out for seriously ill 16 to 40 year-olds. Celebrating their tenth anniversary this year, this Hatfield-based charity was set up by Arsenal legend Bob Wilson and his wife in memory of their daughter Anna, who died of cancer aged just 31.

Steve Ryan, Managing Partner of SA Law was delighted with the day. “The Willow Foundation is a fabulous charity that we have enjoyed working with for a number of years. We know that any money we raise is going to be of huge value to the people that the organisation helps.”

David Williams, CEO of he Willow Foundation was equally. He commented: “We are extremely grateful for all of SA Law’s fundraising efforts, which always make a tremendous difference. What’s more, they have a knack for creating fundraising events that are always fun to attend.”

In fact, SA Law has planned further fundraising events for the charity for later in the year. The “Smart Alec’s” Quiz Night 2009 will be held in the autumn, and an SA Law team will also be entering ‘The Willow 10K’ – a running event held in the majestic setting of Hatfield Park surrounding historic Hatfield House.

The Charity Golf Day 2009 individual winners were:

  • First Place: David Williams (CEO, Willow Foundation)
  • Second Place: Clive Peace (Fundraiser, Willow Foundation)
  • Third Place: Anthony Kent (Maidment Judd)
  • Longest Drive: Paul Smith (Handelsbanken)
  • Nearest the Pin: Mark Stretton (ITV)

Winners of the team event were:

  • Anthony Kent (Maidment Judd)
  • Adam Norton (Welbeck Investments)
  • Toby Murray (Strutt & Parker)
  • Rob Storey (NatWest)

For further information about the Willow Foundation or to request a fundraising pack full of ideas about how you can support the Willow Foundation, contact 01707 259777.

SA Law regularly raises money for the Willow Foundation more information can be found in our Community section.