Wednesday 9th March 2011 - Published by Lara Page - Account Manager
Social Club Joins Forces to Help Our Heroes
Members of a social club in Walsall were delighted with the overwhelming success of their recent fundraiser in support of the national ‘Help for Heroes’ campaign.
Calderfields Golf and Country Club, on Aldridge Road, initially became involved with the charity after a relative of one of its members lost a leg during a recent tour of duty, bringing the harsh realities of life on the frontline closer to home.
The club managed to raise an incredible £2836 in a single afternoon, through a charity auction, raffle and prize draw. Items up for grabs included a signed Aston Villa F.C. shirt and football, a signed Coventry F.C shirt, a mountain bike and a box of 25 Montecristo cigars.
National flooring retailer, Floors-2-Go, with its head office in Birmingham, also donated a £200 voucher to the prize draw, which was won by Mrs Rogers, from Walsall Wood.
Speaking on behalf of Floors-2-Go, Karen Hodges said:
“When we heard that Calderfields was hosting a fundraiser for Help for Heroes, we were only too happy to come on-board and donate a prize for the raffle.
“The Floors-2-Go voucher winner was delighted with her prize, so it's good to know that we were able to contribute in a small way, but hats-off to Calderfields for raising such an impressive amount in one afternoon.”
Directors from Calderfields were delighted to hand over a cheque for the full amount raised to a coordinator from Help for Heroes at a ceremony held at the club.
Directors of Calderfields Golf Club present the cheque to a representative from Help for Heroes
