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Charity Golfer Strikes A Par With A Hole In One For Children's Charity
He’s at it again.Not content with playing the longest UK golf hole from John O’ Groats to Lands End in 2005; or playing golf through the entire 2006 FLORA London Marathon for the Variety Club Children’s Charity; David Sullivan and Jeremy Schwartz, both from Oxted, Surrey, will dress as Batman and Robin whilst carrying Del Boy’s Robin Reliant.
David and Jeremy hope to raise in excess of £5,000 for the Variety Club Children’s Charity whilst paying homage to the classic Only Fools and Horses episode, Heroes and Villains;
“Five years ago I was hospitalized due to a collapsed kidney. Whilst in hospital, I came across Variety Club and saw how it provides direct support to children and their families; I don’t have a large cheque book, but wanted to help others using my endurance to raise money for the Variety Club. They can support the children that need it the most.”
Norman Kaphan, Variety Club’s Chief Executive said:
“Every year David continues to amaze us with his fundraising ideas for the Flora London Marathon. His dedication to helping disadvantaged children and commitment to The Variety Club is a testament to us all and we wish David and Jeremy luck in their training and in their 26mile haul through the streets of London!”
David runs a successful roofing business and teaches disadvantaged children how to play golf in his spare time.
Please support David and Variety Club by donating via www.justgiving.com/davidsullivan1
To become a ‘Friend of Variety’, contact The Friends Team on 020 7428 8100, visit www.varietyclub.org.uk or email info@varietyclub.org.uk
Lady to shave her head to raise funds
Parceline employee Julie Bentley will sacrifice her long locks by having her head shaved to raise money for the Variety Club of Great Britain – but only if £5,000 is pledged for the charity.“I’m hoping we can get some more donations from colleagues and generous readers to take the total to £5,000 – so the headshave can go ahead on December 1,” says Julie.
“It is a dramatic way to raise money – and I mentioned it to colleagues as a joke initially, but if it raises a substantial sum of money it will be worth it. It would be fantastic if people really get behind this – especially as the company will match the sum raised, so we could be handing over a cheque for £10,000.”
Julie follows in a long tradition of employees from Parceline and Interlink Express who over the last 15 years have helped to raise over £800,000 for the Variety Club. The company matches £ for £ all employee fundraising, and the latest campaign, ‘Going for Gold’, sees them aiming to have donated 50 Sunshine Coaches by the end of 2007. With big-hearted employees like Julie helping them on their way, we’re sure they’ll succeed.
To make a donation, send a cheque made payable to “Variety Club Children’s Charity of Great Britain, 93 Bayham Street, London NW1 0AG or to Julie Bentley, Parceline, Trelawney House, Surrey Street, Bristol BS2 8PS, or simply donate online.
Girls Aloud bring sunshine
Hit the roads and get fit whilst raising money for The Variety Club Children's Charity.
Whether you are a serial Marathon runner, or would like to enter a 10k as an incentive to get some exercise, getting sponsored to take part will make your challenge even more special.
If you contact us for a sponsorship form you can raise money, whatever run you have entered.
Variety Club have guaranteed places every year in the London Marathon. These are available to anyone who applies to us and who pledges to raise a minimum amount for the Charity - usually around £1,500.
In recent years runners have raised enough to donate a Sunshine Coach to a special school!
To register to take part in the 2009 London Marathon please email londonmarathon@varietyclub.org.uk or telephone 020 7428 8100.
Did you do something original or know of someone who did to raise money for Variety Club? Send your stories and pictures to info@varietyclub.org.uk.
Golfing for Charity
Last year, David Sullivan, a 42-year old builder from Oxted, Surry set a world record by hitting a golf ball 1,700 km (1,100 miles) from Land's End to John O'Groats - recording 247,382 shots.
This year, Mr Sullivan hopes to finish the London Marathon taking place on 23 April in 40,000 shots, raising £5,000 for the Variety Club. Mr Sullivan will take a full set of clubs around the course with him, and then auction them to raise more money - runners needn't worry though as rubber balls will be used.
To support Mr. Sullivan's golfing marathon, visit www.justgiving.com/golfdoctor.
Find out more about Mr. Sullivan's exploits, ask for advice and support at www.thegolfdoctor.org.