North Yorkshire Golfers Swing into Action for Breast Cancer Patients

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North Yorkshire golfers are invited to participate in a special golf day at Sandburn Hall on Thursday, 2 October 2025, to raise funds for a worthy cause. The event aims to enhance the waiting area in York Hospital's breast cancer unit, providing a more comfortable and calming environment for patients undergoing treatment. The championship golf course at Sandburn Hall will host teams of four in a 4BBB (four-ball better-ball) format, with exciting competitions and a BBQ to follow.

Key Takeaways:

  • The golf day will take place at Sandburn Hall on Thursday, 2 October 2025, with teams of four competing in a 4BBB format.
  • The event aims to raise funds for a new waiting area in York Hospital's breast cancer unit, benefiting over 13,000 patients annually.
  • Ellie O'Neil, Breast Cancer Nurse Specialist Service Manager, explained the importance of the new waiting area, stating it will provide a soothing environment to support patients' wellbeing.
  • Overbury and Greencore have sponsored the event, with opportunities available for local businesses to participate through sponsorship, prize donations, or direct donations to the charity.
  • Limited spaces are available for the golf day; bookings should be made in advance by contacting the charity directly.

Statistics:

  • 13,000 patients spend time in the waiting area at York Hospital each year.
  • Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, with a woman diagnosed every 8 minutes and a man every day.
  • The event aims to transform the waiting area into a location that supports patients' wellbeing, providing a calming environment with distracting features.

Sources:

  • Visit: www.yshospitalscharity.org/golfday
  • Call: 01904 724521
  • Email: hello@yshospitalscharity.org