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“We awake every day to a life of freedom and choice, and too often we take for granted or even forget the brave men and women who every minute of every day put their lives in peril to fight for those freedoms and against oppression. Any sacrifices of time and money we might be able to make pale, embarrassingly, in comparison to the sacrifices they make for us. The price they often pay is enormous, so we can't put a price or limit on our support.
“For all of us who love the game of golf and for those of us who have been given so much because of this great game, it's time to pay it back. And in doing so, we pay it forward. The efforts we have seen in the United States and now in the UK through Help for Heroes and the National Golf Club Challenge are truly a meaningful and impactful way for the golf world to recognize, thank, honor and aid our wounded and weary troops. I have always held a special place in my heart for the golf courses and clubs of the UK for the ways they embrace our game and respect its rich history and traditions. So it is only fitting that the birthplace of golf gives these efforts new life.
“Be it home or abroad, we all recognize these are tough economic times. Be these are far tougher times for our courageous men and women of the military. So from the heart, we ask golfers from around the UK to unite for this worthwhile cause. To help them should not be viewed as a plea; to help them is a privilege.
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Jack Nicklaus
“What an excellent way for the golf world, through the Help for Heroes program, to honor and aid the needy wounded troops of the UK with such a far-ranging and potentially-lucrative fund-raiser as the National Golf Club Challenge next summer at The Belfry.
“The sacrifices made by the military forces of your country and mine to protect our freedoms and fight oppression must not go unrecognized, ignored or forgotten. Many brave men and women have suffered often-grievous injuries in the line of duty and they deserve everyone's grateful and wholehearted support.”
Arnold Palmer
“Every day many of us take for granted the sacrifices made by those who fight for our freedoms. We take for granted the opportunity to enjoy an afternoon playing a round of golf, while a soldier is off firing a round of ammunition. It is our obligation to support those wounded heroes who have dedicated their lives to protecting ours. The National Golf Club Challenge is a meaningful opportunity for the golfing community to demonstrate their own commitment and support for these brave individuals.”
Gary Player
“I feel the National Golf Club Challenge is a fantastic way to get the golfing world to support a very worthy cause. I have dedicated my life to golf and think it's great to see my sport at the centre of a huge fundraising event for UK soldiers. Good luck and play well!”
Seve Ballesteros
“I am so proud of our troops, their commitment and dedication is something that needs recognition. As a sportsman I can only imagine how difficult it is to deal with the debilitating injuries, both mentally and physically.
“Help for Heroes provides an incredible support for these tough and inspiring people and I am proud that British golf clubs and golfers are giving their full support. I hope the National Golf Club Challenge raises a huge amount of money and that men and women all over the country have fun participating.”
Ian Poulter
“From what was a simple idea 12 months ago, the Challenge has grown into what is probably going to be the biggest charity golf event the UK has ever seen.
“It has been an adventure to get the challenge up and running and probably thousands of emails and phone calls later I'm proud to say we have a fantastic event to honour our wounded heroes through our nation's love of golf.
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Stacey Jeffries, Event Director
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“It's great to be involved in bringing together such an exciting and worthwhile event. Golf is a wonderful sport, and the National Golf Club Challenge is an ideal competition for bringing the masses together to demonstrate support for our injured troops.
“I'm really looking forward to making the 2010 Challenge event a resounding success – and raising a shed load of money for charity. Our injured troops are a shining example of determination and striving for excellence – qualities we are keen to emulate with the National Golf Club Challenge.”
Matt Leighton, Marketing Director
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Help for Heroes was the idea of appeal chairman Bryn Parry and a group of friends and relations. They wanted to help wounded soldiers returning home from combat and came up with several fundraising ideas which led to Help for Heroes being born.
The Charity are completely non political and accept wars happen under any government, all they want to do with the help of the British public, is to assist our wounded heroes.
For more information, go to www.helpforheroes.org.uk.
Please don't hesitate to call us on 01780 765599 if there is anything more you need. Thank you
