Ieuan takes part in 100 hole challenge for Tenovus
Thursday 1st July 2010
Welsh Rugby legend Ieuan Evans took part in Tenovus 100 hole challenge this week to raise money for the Tenovus Mobile Cancer Support Unit.
The challenge took place at the Royal Porthcawl Golf Club on Tuesday and Ieuan Evans endured a 12 hour stint on the golf course starting at 4am in the morning! The challenge consists of golfers playing an incredible 100 holes of golf in a 24 hour period and took place throughout June and July.
Ieuan Evans said,
“I was delighted to take part in the 100 hole challenge and help raise money for Tenovus. I love playing golf and this definitely proved to be both a physical and mental challenge for me - especially as I just flew back from New Zealand the day before! I am thrilled that I have helped raise money and awareness of the charity which will directly help patients and families with cancer.”
The challenge marks the countdown to The 2010 Ryder Cup coming to Wales. Tenovus, the official charity partner for Ryder Cup Wales, set challenging task which has not been attempted before to highlight the monumentous occasion that is coming to Wales.
Lianne Toye, Head of Corporate Sponsorship and Events for Tenovus said;
“This is the first time that 100 hole has been attempted and is a very exciting challenge for participants! The top 90 fundraisers will also receive two one day passes for The 2010 Ryder Cup, a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Tenovus has raised over £300,000 through the Ryder Cup Wales partnership which is the amount needed to run Tenovus’ Mobile Cancer Support Unit for a whole year! That is an amazing achievement and will help Tenovus to continue to bring cancer treatment and support to patients in the heart of their communities, when and where they need it most”.
If you would like to show your support to Ieuan and to Tenovus visit: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/IeuanEvans
To sign up or more information on how you can get involved in the 100 Hole Challenge or any Tenovus golfing activities email golf@tenovus.org.uk or call 029 2076 8864.
