Local housebuilder’s charity golf day raises £11,000 for breast cancer awareness
“I’m over the moon with how much we raised for such a worthy cause in just one day”
A charity golf day organised by a local housebuilder has raised more than £11,000 for a national breast cancer awareness charity.
Persimmon Homes Midlands hosted the charity golf day at Woburn Golf Course to raise funds for CoppaFeel!, the UK’s only youth-focused breast cancer awareness charity.
The day brought together employees and suppliers from across Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire, including Barnes Building Services and MV Kelly. In total, the Persimmon team raised an impressive £11,284.86 for CoppaFeel! from the day.
CoppaFeel! aims to eliminate late diagnosis of breast cancer in young people through educating and empowering them to check their chests and understand early warning signs of breast cancer, so they can contact a GP if they notice any unusual changes. This includes going into schools and universities to speak to young people.
Persimmon Midlands was delighted to welcome the team from CoppaFeel! to their offices in Northampton to receive the cheque and celebrate the day.
David Ablett, Managing Director of Persimmon Homes Midlands, said: “I’m over the moon with how much we raised for such a worthy cause in just one day. I want to say a huge thank you to all those who took part, including those who donated raffle prizes and helped organise what was a great day.
“I’m pleased with the level generosity of our suppliers and colleagues and to be continuing to support CoppaFeel! this year.”
Emily Clayton, Director of Fundraising at CoppaFeel!, said: "Everyone at CoppaFeel! would like to say a huge thank you to Persimmon Homes Midlands for their incredible support. Your support throughout the last few years with your Wolf Runs, treks, and office fundraisers has made a real difference.
“This latest golf day was another brilliant example. Every pound will help us reach more young people with our life-saving message to check their chest. Thank you to the whole team, to your contractors and suppliers, and to everyone who played and donated on the day.”