THE sixth annual John Hartson Charity Golf Day, held at Bathgate Golf Club on Friday 2 May, raised an impressive £13,500 for The John Hartson Foundation – taking the total donation to over £120,000 to date.
The event was coordinated by Walker Group’s contract manager, Jim Murphy, his wife Angela, and daughter Amy Jane, with help from the Seafield Sportsman Charity volunteers.
The event continues to be a major fundraiser for the foundation set up by former Celtic,, Arsenal, and Wales Footballer, John Hartson, inspired by his own battle against testicular cancer.
The charity is committed to raising awareness of early symptoms, supporting those who are affected by the disease and their families with counselling and assisting in the provision of medical facilities.
Jim Murphy said, “I’m thrilled that we’ve raised such a fantastic sum for The John Hartson Foundation. The charity is on hand to support people affected by the disease and campaigns to raise awareness of testicular cancer as well as other types of cancer – their work makes a huge difference to people who need it most.
“I’m especially thankful to the Springfield Group, including Walker and Dawn Homes, for their continued support, and to the many local businesses who generously donate raffle prizes year after year. It’s always great to see so many familiar faces coming back to support the cause, and just as encouraging to welcome new teams getting involved for the first time.”
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