The prestigious PokerStars sponsored annual Golf Day in aid of the Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research UK this year raised a staggering ?30,275 despite being played on a June day which was hit by freak stormy weather conditions.
The event, which again took place at Mount Murray, was launched seven years ago. All the proceeds are spent on dedicated bowel cancer research by Cancer Research UK. Bowel cancer is still the UK’s second highest killing cancer and 95 per cent of those diagnosed with it are aged over 50.
Legendary footballer Bobby Moore OBE, who captained the winning England World Cup team in 1966, died in 1993 from bowel cancer. The charity named after him was founded in his memory by his widow Stephanie Moore MBE and since then more than ?23m has been raised for research into bowel cancer.
Sue Hammett, head of Corporate Giving at The Stars Group said: “The Bobby Moore Fund continues to raise vital money into life-saving bowel cancer research and we are proud to provide our continued support to such a worthwhile event here on the Island that we have called ‘home’ for more than 11 years.”
Lars Ugland, chairman of the team which organised the Golf Day, said: “We are very grateful for the support from PokerStars who have now sponsored the event for two years, while backing from other companies and individuals has again been magnificent.
“The credit for so much that has been achieved goes to Stephanie who has made people aware of the sneaky killer that bowel cancer is,” added Mr Ugland, who with his wife Geraldine, were close friends of Bobby Moore and have continued the relationship with Stephanie Moore.
“I’m proud and grateful to all those involved in this great event, particularly the organising team and the dedication involved in once again making it such a tremendous success although it’s a pity the weather couldn’t have been a little kinder to us.”
An untiring supporter of the Golf Day, Stephanie Moore said: “Bobby was never happier than when he was playing golf on a fine course in good company and I want to thank everybody involved for supporting the Bobby Moore Fund. The money raised will help scientists to find better ways of diagnosing and treating this disease.”
She added: “We are so grateful to Lars, his team and PokerStars for again hosting such a wonderful event in Bobby’s name and for raising such a huge sum for vital research into bowel cancer. it’s a huge testament to the fantastic organisation and enthusiasm of those involved, but also to the fond memories so many have of Bobby.”
Next year’s PokerStars sponsored Golf Day event will take place on June 28 at Mount Murray. Ends
Photo - from left are John Wannenburgh, a member of the Golf Day organising committee; Sue Hammett, head of Corporate Giving at the Stars Group, sponsors of the Golf Day; Stephanie Moore MBE (Bobby Moore Fund); Lars Ugland, chairman of the Golf Day organising committee.
