Golf event raises £4,000 for cancer patients

Golfers have raised more than £4,000 to improve facilities for cancer patients receiving treatment at Lincoln County Hospital.

More than 60 players took to the fairways for the sixth annual Julia Cracknell Golf Day, which raised £4,108 towards a relaxing garden area within the hospital’s Oncology Department for patients and their families while waiting for treatment.

The event, held at Market Rasen Golf Club last September, was organised by Jim Smith in memory of his wife Julia, who battled ovarian cancer for over four years. It brings the total raised for United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity in Julia’s memory to over £30,000.

Jim said: “I will always be so grateful for the treatment and care these amazing doctors and nurses gave to Julia. This is just my way of saying thank you. I know the money raised will be used to help other cancer patients and the dedicated staff who work on Ingham Ward at Lincoln County Hospital.”

The Oncology Department’s Deputy Sister, Liz Timms expressed her appreciation: “We are so grateful to Jim and the golfers who supported his event. Donations like this make a huge difference, helping us create an outdoor space where patients and families can enjoy the sunshine during what can be a very difficult time.”

Charity Manager Ben Petts added: “Every penny raised by Jim and the golfers in memory of Julia has been used to directly support our patients, their families, and the staff who care for them across Lincolnshire’s hospitals. Last year alone, we received over £500,000 in donations, which is making a massive difference in transforming healthcare across our hospitals.”

Pictured are Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group Chief Executive, Professor Karen Dunderdale (far left) accepting a donation from Jim Smith (second right).