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Today is not in the “Penny” challenge, but one that is just as important. It’s in support of a ten year old little boy named Joseph, who lives with his parents in Wellington.Joseph has DMD , Duchene Muscular Dystrophy. It’s a progressive illness that causes all the muscles to waste away as he grows. At present there is no cure and life expectancy is short lived. During the last 12 months Joseph has had to rely on his electric wheelchair which I must say has improved his mobility of getting around and being more independent.Telford was again the choice of venue for this the second charity day of the Joseph Franks charity day, and loyal support from those that came last year where here again to raise funds for Joseph and Hope House.
A close friend of the family and professional golfer Simon Wakefield again was present to set the standard for the day, and also to take time out to offer his support for the “Penny” challenge. He kindly signed two Asbri Welsh caps which will be auctioned off at the end of the challenge in March next year.
Simon with “Penny” the dragon and Joseph.
The weather was bright and sunny, as was the golf. And as an added bonus, one of my team managed to win the individual prize and nearest the pin, twice! The gents winning score of 33 points, playing off 7 handicap was won by Jason Jones, and the Ladies on 36 points playing off 28 was Mrs. Miranda Heal
If you want a challenge then this is a course to visit. The day went well with nearly a full compliment of teams and over £2,000 would go to the two causes.
Everyone who played commented that it was an excellent day, and compliments most go to the green staff who really excelled themselves.
A comment was made to me by one of the players who smiled when he said “12 greens were difficult today, and 6 were impossible”
Life can be difficult, some might say impossible sometimes, but we have to believe that we will overcome the problems that face us with courage and sincerity knowing it will be for the betterment of mankind in the future.