Dreams Come True
Helping seriously or terminally ill children achieve their dream.
Golf Day 2009
Chief executive of the charity, Peter Newman, was at the event along with 20 year old Shane Reason from Telford who had his dream fulfilled by the charity after being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease.
Dreams Come True fulfils the dreams of terminally and seriously ill children. After enduring months of treatment, Dreams Come True came to his aid. The money raised by the Cash Converters Market Drayton golf day last year provided him with a much-needed laptop computer so he could stay in touch with his family and friends.
Shane said: “I am overwhelmed by the generosity of the people at the golf day. It was just fantastic to see so many people taking part in aid of Dreams Come True so that many other children can be helped in the months to come.”
Despite no-one being lucky enough to walk away with the Hole-in-One prize of a brand new Mazda MX5, put up by Furrows Mazda of Shrewsbury, the 19 teams of four all enjoyed the stunning course and superb weather.
Nathan Sermon, Cash Converters business development manager, who organised the event and who lives in Lilleshall, said: “I am so pleased that we were able to beat last year’s total and by so much, especially with Shane there to show what this money can do.
“We had fantastic weather for golf and I am very grateful to all the teams that played and dug deep in their pockets. We were also very lucky to secure the support of some generous sponsors such as Western Union, Logbook Loans and Graham Pearce. I’d like to say a big thank you for all of their support. It is only with their help that we are now able to help many more children like Shane.”
Cash Converters has raised over £70,000 for the charity over the last 18 months. Stores across the UK have held fundraising activities, sold merchandise in store and the company has held an online auction as well as a charity ball.
Peter Newman said “Cash Converters has done an amazing job to arrange yet another brilliant fundraising event. In the current climate it is even more difficult to raise vital funds and we are very thankful to Cash Converters, the teams on the day and their sponsors for all of their efforts. ”
For more information contact Catherine Reid or Jennifer Pearce at Remarkable Group on 01962 893 893 or Catherine.reid@remarkablegroup.co.uk
The 2nd Cash Converters Charity Golf Day, aid of Dreams Come True, takes place on Friday 29th May at Market Drayton Golf Club in Shropshire. Last years event raised a fantastic £10,000 which helped make the Dreams Come True for 6 children, suffering from serious or terminal illness. This year we are hoping to surpass this, and have added to the format, which this year includes.
- Srixon Golf Gifts
- Dan Sketcher Golf Trick Show
- Charity Drive Off and chance to Win an LCD television
- 20 team Stableford Competition
- Remarkable PR Group Sponsored Hole in One Competition with a chance to win a Brand New Mazda MX-5 Courtesy of Furrows Telford
- Western Union Money Transfer Sponsored Nearest the Pin Competitions
- Wiregolf Beat The Pro Challenge
- Srixon Longest Drive Clinic
- Log Book Loans Sponsored Longest Drive down the 18th
- 3 Course Meal Sponsored By Western Union Money Transfer
- Cash Converters Sponsored Prize Presentation
- Peter Newman Dreams Come True CEO
- Charity Auction Sponsored by GPS Shopfitting Services
Sponsorship opportunities still remain for business wishing to support this event. In addition we would also be grateful for any generous donations that we can auction following the golf. All supporters will be acknowledged via the Cash Converters and Dreams Come True Website, with opportunity to link to their own sites. PR via Remarkable PR Company, and all event programs, including all event day material
- £300 Event Sponsorship
The Charity Auction which follows the Golf, Sponsored BY GPS Shopfitting Services, has already attracted Sporting Memorabilia including
- Nick Price Framed Montage including Glove, Picture, Shirt, cap and ball, all signed and sent personally by Nick price
- Nick Price Framed and Signed Golf Cap
- Phil Tufnell Signed and framed Mini Cricket bat and Ball
- Signed Hampshire County Cricket Club Short
- Boxing Gloves signed and personally sent by Boxing legend Henry Cooper along with a signed photograph from his fight with Cassius Clay
- Assorted Sporting Memorabilia Generously donated by KW Services
- Signed Manchester United, donated by the Manchester United Foundation
- Limited Edition Graeme Baxter Golf Prints, donated by Baxter Prints
To register interest in any area, please contact Nathan Sermon,Business Development Manager,Cash Converters (UK) Limited, 07966 143990 nathan.sermon@cashconverters.net
We have already confirmed a number of sponsors and supporters of the event and would like to take this opportunity acknowledge the generous support of this worthy Charity.
Thanks to Our Sponsors:
Total Electronics SecurityCash Converters would also like to thank the following people and companies for their sponsorship:
- Keith Woodford
- Richard Pilgrim (Cash Converters Corporate Stores)
- Ben Cox (Cash Converters Yorkshire)
- Richard Addison (Cash Converters Rhyl)
- Manchester United Foundation
- Celtic Manor Resort
- Nike
- Richard Jenkinson (Hole Sponsorship)
- Gary White (Hole Sponsorship)
- Paul Bell (Hole Sponsorship)
- Dave Diston (Refreshments Sponsorship)
After the golf and the meal, there will be an auction of the following items, all proceeds will go to the charity: -
Framed and Signed Manchester United Shirt. Signed By Club Captain Gary Neville & generously Donated by the Manchester United Foundation. Certificate of Authenticity is supplied by MUFC once bidder has been confirmed.
DONATED BY MANCHESTER UNITED
Four Ball at the Celtic Manor resort for either the Montgomerie or Roman Road Course. Celtic Manor is the home of the 2010 Ryder Cup. Make this into a weekend break and play the 2010 course as well!
DONATED BY CELTIC MANOR RESORT
Fourball at Lingfield Park followed by an Afternoon/Evening Racing
DONATED BY PHILLIP PRIDE
Nick Price Montage Superb framed Montage of Signed Nick Price memorabilia. Cap , Shirt, Glove, picture and ball all personally signed and sent for the Charity day. Nick Price Signed Photo
DONATED BY NICK PRICE
Signed Photo of Turnberry Open Winner Nick Price.
DONATED BY ROGER WARREN
Turnberry Golf prints 2 Limited Golf prints from a collection from Grame Baxter, renowned painter of golf courses and scenery. Of this years open venue - Turnberry.
DONATED BY BAXTER GOLF PRINTS
Tiger Woods Limted Edition print TBC
DONATED BY RICHARD ADDISON
Deinham Print
DONATED BY BEN COX
Henry Cooper Gloves & Henry Cooper Signed by Boxing Legend Henry Cooper & Casisus Clay Black & White Picture Signed by Boxing Legend Henry Cooper….may put the two together
DONATED BY THE REMARKABLE GROUP
Nike Driver
DONATED BY NIKE EUROPE
Srixon Shark Golf bag and Holdall & Srixon 3 Wood
DONATED BY RUSSELL CLEWES
Real Madrid Pennant Framed and Signed By Real legends, Raul, Beckham, Ronaldo, Figo & One other.
DONATED BY RICHARD PILGRIM
Maradona Signed Shirt Framed Argentina Shirt Signed by Maradona, manager of Argentina
DONATED BY RICHARD PILGRIM
Kevin Pieterson Signed Shirt Ex England Captain and Ashes hero Kevin Pieterson Signed Official England Shirt & Kevin Pieterson Mini Cricket bat DONATED BY THE REMARKABLE GROUP
Phill Tufnell Signed Mini Bat & Ball Framed and Signed Mini Bat and ball, by Cricketer Phil Tufnell
DONATED BY DREAMS COME TRUE
Nick Price Cap Nicely Framed and Signed Cap from Turnberry Open Winner Nick price
DONATED BY NICK PRICE