End Polio Now Golf Charity Event August 2026
Rotary's ongoing fight to eradicate Polio.
£2,101.59 raised!
For the 19th year we held the End Polio fundraising golf event at Aspley
Guise and Woburn Sands Golf Club.
30 players fought hard for the prestige of winning the (nearly) solid silver
trophy donated by Ian Humphries. The worthy winners were Garrie
Brandon, Tim Bevan and Steve Allan (see attached photo of them being
presented with the trophy by our President Valerie Cooke).
Following an update on the worldwide polio situation, from Rotarian
Caitlin Harvey, the attendees better appreciated that their efforts were
very important to enable Rotary to keep raising sufficient funds to finally
eradicate this disease.
Our sincere thanks to the many providers of fantastic raffle prizes and to
John Dyson and Garrie Brandon for their auction prizes.
The weather, the camaraderie and the generosity all aligned perfectly to
produce a great night for both our Rotary Club and our friends.
The final sum raised, to be tripled by the Gates Foundation, is
**** £2,101.59 ****
Well done to all concerned.
Fred Mercer.
Fred Mercer.
For and on behalf of Milton Keynes Grand Union Rotary Club.
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