Forest Hill Lions Club Roth Gair Charity Golf Day 2009
The Lions Club of Forest Hill has raised over $8,000 for the Macular Degeneration (MD) Foundation following the success of their Second Annual Roth Gair Charity Golf Day. The Golf Day was held on Sunday 8 February 2009 at the Rosebud Country Club.
The cheque for the amount raised was presented to MD Foundation Victorian State Chair Dr Wilson Heriot at a special event on Wednesday 24 June by Mr Les Jones of the Lions Club of Forest Hill. Dr Heriot spoke of the risk factors and impacts of the disease and the importance of organisations such as Lions in assisting the MD Foundation raise awareness of the disease.
The late Roth Gair was a member of the Lions Club of Forest Hill and had Macular Degeneration. Event organiser Mr Ian Kennedy saw firsthand the debilitating effects MD had on Mr Gair's quality of life as well as the impact on his family and friends. A humble and passionate man, Mr Kennedy and his team of supporters have again raised valuable funds for the Foundation's education and awareness projects.
Lions have long held a reputation of outstanding contribution to eye health causes, and the Macular Degeneration Foundation is thankful for the recognition of such an influential community service organisation.
With activities for the Second Annual Roth Gair Charity Golf Day only just finalised, Mr Kennedy and his tem are already making preparations for next year's event. The MD Foundation is incredibly grateful for the tireless efforts of Mr Kennedy and his team and would like to offer our sincere appreciation for all they have done to raise awareness of MD in Australia and support the Foundation.
The Third Annual Roth Gair Charity Golf Day was confirmed for Sunday 7 February 2010. For more information on this event, contact Mr Kennedy on 0419 325 780 or ian@hottopic.com.au.
Forest Hill Lions Club Roth Gair Charity Golf Day 2008
The inaugural Roth Gair Charity Golf Day was held on Sunday 3 February 2008. Many teams participated on the day and the highlight was the putting competition that saw the competitive nature of golf come into play.
The MD Foundation's CEO Julie Heraghty was invited to attend the event and spoke to players and guests at the luncheon held at the Rosebud Country Club about the disease and the work of the Foundation for whom they were fundraising. She also thanked Mr. Jamie Kennedy and his committed team of helpers, the sponsors and Mr. Bob Shearer for their outstanding efforts in making the day a wonderful success.
Lions have long held a reputation of outstanding contribution to eye health causes, and the Macular Degeneration Foundation is thankful for the recognition of such an influential community service organisation.
If you are a member of a Lions Club or other community service organisation and would be interested in raising money to help reduce the incidence and impact of Macular Degeneration in this country, please phone
1800 111 709.
The very serious putting competition |
Coming in off the greens after a strenuous round of golf |
An enthusiastic putter |
CEO Julie Heraghty addressing the luncheon |
Members, golfers and friends at the luncheon |
CEO Julie Heraghty with Jamie Kennedy (left) and Les Jones, organisers |
Mrs. Jean Gair with CEO Julie Heraghty |
Mr Jamie Kennedy, Mrs Jean Gair and CEO Julie Heraghty |
The popular putting competition |
Mr. Jamie Kennedy with Mrs. Jean Gair at the Golf Day |