FORMER FIREFIGHTER SWINGS INTO ACTION FOR SIR BOBBY

By Liz Luff On 15 December 2022 In Uncategorized

A special region-wide golf auction has begun to raise funds for our Foundation.

Glenn Blaney with Emma McQuitty, Fundraising Coordinator

Organised by former firefighter, Glenn Blaney from Morpeth, The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation Charity Golf Auction is being supported by golf clubs from across the North East, Cumbria and Scotland.

It is the second year that Glenn has run the online auction and it previously raised £1,500 for us.

Last year 33 clubs generously contributed prizes and more than 50 have already signed up to take part this time around.

Glenn says: “I’m so pleased to see how it’s grown already in just one year. I’ve been asking clubs to contribute a four-ball voucher and the response has been amazing.

“By bidding, golfers will be supporting the work of a very special charity and also get the chance to play at golf courses they may not have tried before. There’s a huge range of different clubs offering the chance to play across the region and, if you’re lucky, there’s also the possibility of bagging a real bargain.”

The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation Charity Golf Auction began on 17 December and finishes 21 January. Starting bids on every four-ball begin at £40.

Glenn adds: “I’m really proud to be able to support the work of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation and when I explain to golf clubs which charity I’m raising money for the reaction is always extremely positive.

“That says a lot about Sir Bobby as a man, and he’s a personal hero of mine, but also about the way cancer impacts us all and the importance of more research into the disease. It’s wonderful that golf in our region is able to contribute to that.”

The clubs supporting Glenn include those below and you can bid for a four-ball at any of them by following these rules:

The initial bid must be at least £40
Subsequent bids must be in multiples of at least £5
In the event of two winning bids being the same, the first one entered will win
The bidding process will be updated regularly during the auction
Once the auction has closed, the winning bidders will be notified, and payment will be expected immediately
If the winning bidder does not pay within 24 hours, then the second highest bidder will be notified
You can make bid via text on 07584357313 or by emailing glennb2010@hotmail.co.uk

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