The annual Gloucestershire Pairs Challenge, organised by a dedicated team led by Murdoch Frazer, 76, has raised over £7,200 for Parkinson’s UK. The event at Cirencester Golf Club saw golf enthusiasts and supporters club together to raise vital funds to support those affected by Parkinson’s.
The Gloucestershire Pairs Challenge, a longstanding event now in its tenth year, raises funds from sponsors and players alike, who can make a donation in exchange for a hole on the course being dedicated to them. Items were also provided which were auctioned off or used as part of the raffle to reach an impressive total of £7,200. This money will go towards supporting people with the condition and research into treatments and a cure for Parkinson’s.
Organiser Murdoch Frazer understands the importance of supporting such an important cause as a number of his peers have been diagnosed with the condition.
Murdoch said: “Before I began organising this event, I knew relatively little about how many people were affected by Parkinson’s. Since then, I have found that more and more friends and acquaintances have either been diagnosed with the condition or are related to those who have.
“This has only gone on to inspire me to raise as much as possible through the Gloucestershire Pairs Challenge for this worthy charity.”
Kirsty Berrigan and Rebecca Landolt, Heads of Regional Fundraising at Parkinson’s UK, said: “We are so grateful to Murdoch and the team for arranging this incredible event for Parkinson’s UK.
“With more than 40 potential symptoms, Parkinson’s can devastate lives. We’ve made huge breakthroughs in the last 50 years, but there is still no cure and current treatments are not good enough.
“We hope that this fundraising challenge inspires you to get involved with Parkinson’s UK. There are lots of ways for you to get involved and support us – from volunteering at an event, to campaigning for better services. Without the generosity of people like you, our work would not be possible.”