THE annual Lovell golf day at Dundonald has raised over £6,000 for The John Hartson Foundation.
The testicular cancer charity was founded by the former Celtic, Arsenal, and Wales international footballer. Hartson met with the developer at its office in Motherwell to receive the cheque for £6,734.68.
The legendary striker survived testicular cancer in his thirties and spent much of his post-playing career as an ambassador; raising money and awareness to fight the illness. His charity raises around £100,000 each year, as well as raising awareness of the condition.
Lovell’s golf day is now in its fifth year. Organised by the firm’s assistant buyer, Lee-Ann Reynolds, the event raises money through a charity auction, entry fees, and sponsorship. Prizes for the auction – including a four-ball at the prestigious Gleneagles, premium golf balls, and other golfing equipment – were donated by Lovell supply chain partners.
Attendees included headline sponsors, O’Byrne Tiling and T Clarke as well as other supporters and Lovell staff. The event would also not have been possible without the support of the additional sponsors, including EMA, Advance Construction, Tough Scotland, and Avoca Wealth Management, Lovell added.
Lovell development director, John McGill, said, “Our golf day is an event that we all look forward to; it allows us to have fun, with a little friendly competition, for a great cause.
“Lovell is incredibly proud of our record of giving back and this includes some incredible charity work.
“The money we raised will really help in the fight against testicular cancer.”
John Hartson added, “On behalf of my foundation, I’d like to thank everyone at Lovell for their amazing efforts. It was a thoroughly enjoyable golf day.
“It was a great team effort, but a special mention to Lee-Ann Reynolds for her hard work and attention to detail.
“The money raised will help my foundation keep up our ongoing aims of raising awareness about testicular cancer and also supporting many other charities such as The Beatson and Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity.”
