The Wish for Africa Charity Golf Competition Awards and Fundraising Dinner
The Wish for Africa Fundraising event was held on the 24th of March 2007 at Selsdon Park Golf and Hotel, Croydon.
There were 39 golfers confirmed to play in the golf competition but 35 golfers (32 men and 3 ladies) eventually took up the challenge.
Wish for Africa salutes the courage of all who took part in the competition and contributed immensely towards the success of the day.
Members of the Winning Golf Team (NUGA) with Mr Kolajo Lawal (third from right) and Dr Olaleye (extreme right).
In all, five golf societies took part and we appreciated their support and sportsmanship and the Nigerian UK Golfing Association (NUGA) clinched the Winner's Trophy
Later in the evening, the dinner party was attended by over 120 guests.
All members of the board of trustees were in attendance and guests were taken through a 20 minute slide presentation of the work of the charity and ways people can demonstrate their support.
Highlights of the event included comedy acts by Paul Abdul and Miss Joy Carter, fashion hats parade by TC Woman and American Auction of prizes donated by some of our sponsors.
Cross-section of guests at the fundraising dinner that lasted till past midnight.
We are grateful to all our guests and sponsors for supporting us at this wonderful event. We were able to raise substantial amount of money towards the up and running cervical cancer screening project in Nigeria. Our appreciation goes to the amazing group of golfers, their spouses who joined them later at the dinner and to the host of others who in one way or the other contributed to the success of the event.
Wish For Africa respectfully requests that you consider supporting our work on a regular basis.
Set up a standing order mandate to give from £10 a month to provide decent and affordable healthcare to poor communities in Africa.
Thank you.
Events Department
On behalf of the Board of Trustees
The Wish For Africa Charity Golf & Dinner was supported by:
1. Mr Kolajo Lawal - Blizz Hotels UK Ltd
2. Mr Muyiwa Alabi - Abode Corp Limited - www.abodespace.com
3. Reuters Europe - www.reuters.com
4. Brown-Forman (UK) - www.brownforman.com
5. Avocado Associates - www.avocadoassociates.com
6. TC Woman - www.tcwoman.com
7. Abbey Arms Dental Practice - Tel: 02074761543
8. Mercedes Benz – Dartford - www.mercedesbenz.com
9. World of Golf at Sidcup – Kent - www.worldofgolf-uk.com
10. BEN Television – Sky Channel 148 - www.bentelevision.com
11. DJ Kashif - www.nigeriancarnival.com
12. Chukwudi Onwudiwe - Marvel Arts Nigeria Ltd - +234 08023108097 / 07952310906
13. Lanre Falana (Fresh Faze Productions)
***We are also very grateful to the Nigerian-UK Golf Association (NUGA), the Akwaaba Golf Society, the Old Bags Golf Society and the West Kent Medical Golf Society for fielding players in the team competition***
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