A new charity golf tournament has proven so popular it has already sold out.
The Keir Wilkinson Charity Golf Tournament is being hosted by Summit Real Estate at the Nelson Golf Club next month and will raise money for Nelson Tasman Hospice.
Keir was a keen golfer and Summit real estate agent before he passed away last year. He was helped towards the end of his life by Nelson Tasman Hospice, which led to the formation of the tournament.
Summit real estate agent Glyn Delany says Keir touched a lot of people throughout the region through business and golf and the tournament is a way Summit can support the community while remembering their colleague.
Thirty-six teams have already registered for the day with another three on a waiting list. Glyn says a new trophy has been created for the winning team, but it won’t just be on the golf course that is competitive.
“We want to make it the best charity golf tournament each year. We don’t have a figure in mind that we want to raise, we just want to give it 100 per cent and see what the number ends up at the end.”
Donna Ching-Tregidga from Nelson Tasman Hospice says they are “humbled” by the tournament.
“It means a lot to the team because we’re all about caring. We’re looking after 240 patients a month and when you wrap around the whanau support, which is what we’re all about, it’s a lot.
“That’s what I think is fantastic about this tournament is that it’s people like Glyn who knew Keir personally, and also professionally, step up to help,” she says.
Nelson Tasman Hospice needs to raise 48 per cent of its total income a year, which is about $3-$3.5 million dollars.
While team spots have been filled, there is still an opportunity for local businesses to sponsor a hole. To find out more, or for other ways to support the fundraiser, email Glyn at glyn.delany@summit.co.nz
