Insch golf events raise funds for hospital's stroke rehabilitation unit
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The Alan Donald Invitational Golf Day at Insch Golf Club raised £8000 for the stroke rehabilitation unit at Woodend Hospital in Aberdeen.
Club vice-captain Eileen Gerrard presented the donation to consultant allied health professional, Therese Lebedis, who was delighted with the money raised.
She said “I am delighted to come to Insch Golf Club to receive such a welcome donation to stroke rehabilitation at Woodend.
"It has been great to see the efforts of local and visiting golfers from all around the north-east of Scotland.
"Their tremendous generosity will make a real difference to stroke patients across the north-east.
"The money they raised will be used to buy equipment to help patients carry out important rehabilitation activities and vital limb movements that will help them in their recovery from a stroke.”
Robert Ingram from the club, himself a recovering stroke patient, said: “I’m really pleased that the proceeds from this event are going to aid stroke patients and I can honestly say that when I was in Woodend, the treatment I received from Therese and her team was first class.”
Vice-captain Eileen Gerrard paid tribute to the players, club staff and volunteers who ensured that the day was such a resounding success.
Just three weeks later, thanks to the efforts of the golfers who took part in the annual Christie-Clark Challenge at Insch Golf Club, the stroke rehabilitation unit at Woodend benefitted by a further donation of £2500.
Organisers George Clark and David Christie said: “We’re delighted to support Therese and her colleagues in the stroke rehabilitation team who provide such a vital health care service to patients across the north-east.”
