Wimborne golf day raises over £17,000 for cardiac charity

A golf tournament held at Remedy Oak Golf Club in Wimborne has swung for success and raised £17,624 before costs for cardiac charity Heartbeat.

The day saw 17 teams head out onto the greens to compete for the top spot with plenty of spring sunshine to keep spirits high.

Lifting the trophy for first place at the end of the day was overall winner team Lee Peck Media, with Hobbs the Printers coming in at second place. An honourable third place went to Chris Ford’s Team.

Sponsored by IT solutions company Zenzero, the golf tournament is one of Heartbeat’s popular fundraising events with all proceeds funding lifesaving treatment for cardiac patients and support for their loved ones.

The charity also had a ‘Beat the Pro’ competition sponsored by Warner Goodman LLP, saw participants go head-to-head against Remedy Oak’s finest Professional golfers.

Funds raised from the day will go towards the renovation of Rotary Heartbeat House. The charity’s ‘home from home’ just a stone’s throw from University Hospital Southampton, it provides families from far and wide with emergency accommodation so they can be near to their loved one whilst they receive treatment.

Events and Corporate Fundraising co-ordinator, Matthew Cornick said: “I’m delighted with the final total raised and I’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended to make this such a brilliant day. I’m a keen golfer myself and I love seeing the camaraderie and friendly competition come out during a tournament!

“Up to 40% of the families which stay at Rotary Heartbeat House are from the Dorset area, a percentage which is continuing to grow each year. For many, life changes in an instant. Families are suddenly faced with the need to be by a loved one’s hospital bedside, often travelling far from home during some of the most difficult and emotional moments of their lives. Rotary Heartbeat House provides a safe, warm, and welcoming sanctuary during these times, somewhere families can rest, regroup, and stay close to those who need them most, just a five-minute walk from the hospital.”