Generous golfers have raised £10,316 to help the Pear Tree Fund continue its vital work supporting people who have been bereaved or have life-changing illnesses or long-term conditions.
The money was raised during the charity’s 11th annual golf day, which took place at Halesworth Golf in late August. It takes the total raised since the first event to more than £72,500.
The funds will help the Pear Tree Fund to continue to support people who have been bereaved or have life-changing illnesses or long-term conditions, as well as their families or carers. This includes providing help understanding a diagnosis, counselling, bereavement support and complementary treatments, as well as social welfare advice and support with finances.
Beth Yates, fundraising officer, said: “We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported this year’s golf day, including the team at Halesworth Golf, our event sponsors, the players and our fantastic volunteers, who gave up their time to make sure the day went with a swing.
“We are delighted that we raised such a fantastic total which will make a real difference by making sure people facing bereavement or life-changing illnesses can receive local support when they need it most.
“The Pear Tree was the first Halesworth charity to hold a fundraiser at Halesworth Golf Club and we are grateful to both its members and non-members for continuing to support the event 11 years later.”
