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Alderley Edge Golf Club, Christie fundraisers

“I would encourage anyone considering a golf fundraiser to go ahead—it’s a wonderful way to support an amazing cause… every pound raised makes a real difference to patients and families.”

Alderley Edge Golf Club chose The Christie Charity as their charity of the year for 2025. The club’s Lady Captain Wendy Harrison was the driving force behind this support as The Christie hospital treated her husband. Wendy said the care, compassion, and professionalism he received at the hospital made an enormous difference to both her and her husband, and supporting The Christie Charity felt like a natural and meaningful way to give something back.

Throughout the year, Wendy and Alderley Edge Golf Club’s Mr Captain Harry Sexton organised several fundraising activities in support of The Christie Charity. These included the traditional captain’s drive-in on New Year’s Day, a 72-hole golfing challenge and a charity auction.

Wendy said that every fundraising event that the club held for The Christie Charity had its own special atmosphere and a fantastic turnout. She said that the captain’s drive-in set the tone for the year, and the 72-hole challenge was a real test of stamina but also a brilliant day for bringing the club together.

The charity auction was another highlight, with great enthusiasm from members and generous contributions. Wendy added that the club’s members supported the fundraising consistently throughout the year, and it really brought everyone together with a shared purpose.

I would encourage anyone considering a golf fundraiser to go ahead—it’s a wonderful way to support an amazing cause. Keep the events fun and varied, involve your members early, and don’t be afraid to ask for help or donations. Most importantly, remember that every pound raised makes a real difference to patients and families who rely on The Christie’s exceptional care.

Wendy Harrison, Alderley Edge Golf Club Lady Captain and Christie fundraiser

We’d like to say a really big thank you to Wendy, Harry and all of the members at Alderley Edge Golf Club for their incredible fundraising efforts. They managed to raise an amazing £8,650. Fundraising like this helps us keep supporting cancer patients and their loved ones, over and above what the NHS funds.

To find out more about how your golf fundraising can make a difference to The Christie Charity, please contact us at the-christie.golf@nhs.net or by calling us on 07977 359 824.