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Tee-riffic event
AN INVERCLYDE charitable body has raised thousands of pounds from its first ever golf day.
Douglas rae gets the charity day under way with an impressive swing (image right).
The Senit Foundation’s inaugural golf day, held at Gourock Golf Club, swung into action with Morton chairman and Golden Casket managing director Douglas Rae first to tee off. The event raised £5,000 for the foundation was organised by foundation member Stewart McCartney of the Spinnaker hotel.
The foundation's chairman, Gerry Deeney said Golden Casket had been one of the foundation’s main sponsors over the years, so we thought it was fitting Mr Rae should be first on the tee at the recent event.
“The day proved a great success great weather, company, food and a Gourock golf club in perfect condition from tee to green.
Stewart McCartney with the winning team from the Spinnaker hotel (image left).
“Hospitality after the golf was also perfect, thanks to the catering staff and Derek Watters, club professional and house manager.
“He supported Stewart McCartney in organising the whole event.
“We would also like to thank auctioneer Brian Clements of McTears for his contribution.”
Mr Deeney told everyone taking part that the foundation committee had now been working together for more than six years.
He said: “I made a special mention of our after dinner speaking stalwarts, Gerry McDade and Alasdair Hendry, for their help. “And everyone raised their glasses to toast Stewart for a great day.”
The Senit Foundation was set up in 2005 by Mr Deeney to help and support individuals and organisations within Inverclyde. Its objectives are to provide equipment to support the local health service, assist in supplying suitable amenities for hospital patients and visitors, and respite support for families taking care of relatives or friends.
The foundation also contributes to individual local appeals. Meanwhile, the recently established Senit Foundation Youth Initiative, led by John McGovern, has just reached its appeal target of £2,000 for Inverclyde Royal’s renal unit.
kids raise money for Inverclyde renal unit
Kind young people from across Inverclyde hiked up more than 3,000ft to the top of one of Scotlands highest peaks to help dialysis patients.
John McGovern with Rebecca, Sarah and Sarah from the Senit Youth Initiative presenting the chair (image right)
Members of the Senit Foundation Youth Initiative took part in the sponsored trek up Ben Lomond and raised 2,000 for Inverclyde Royal Hospitals renal unit.
The cash windfall meant the unit, which cares for patients with kidney problems and who require dialysis, could buy new equipment for the ward. John McGovern, who leads the youth initiative for the charity, said "We make up the Senit Youth Initiative and we aim to do various charitable events throughout the year for several causes."
"The renal unit is a very worthwhile cause. We did a hike up Ben Lomond to generate 2,000 for a dialysis chair. The renal unit does a tremendous job in caring for patients and the Senit Youth Initiative felt it was a very deserving cause. We are delighted to support the unit."
Some of the young people who are involved with the youth initiative joined John and Julie Tortolana, senior charge nurse at the renal unit, to look at the state-of-the-art dialysis chair. Julie said: Its great that people want to raise money for us and it makes a huge difference to the patients. It can be difficult getting new equipment, especially in the current financial climate, so it is great to be able to buy equipment that will benefit patients on dialysis.
The Senit Foundation would like to thank all the sponsors and everyone who generated funds and supported the charity on the hike.