CHARITY TOURNAMENT IN FAVOUR OF PROSTATE CANCER UK

What a fantastic achievement!  Organised by John Goskie, the tennis tournament on 10 June 2022 raised a staggering £771 for this prostate cancer charity.

The event took the form of an American Tournament with 31 players battling it out over four rounds under OWLTC Rolling American Rules. There was, of course, the usual confusion over which direction to move after each round, and over the progressive handicaps but it all added to the fun atmosphere of the evening.  Jim Curzey was the top scorer in the Y group while the X group winner was tied between Steve Drew and Nick Mahoney.  Of course the real winner was Prostate Cancer UK - they will shortly recieve £744  from this event.

Congratulations to John, and grateful thanks to everyone who took part, and especially to those - men and women - who couldn't play but made a donation.  Prostate cancer is an issue that has afflicted many members in recent years.  I am delighted that we were able to raise such a large sum for the charity.  But, in truth, the more open discussion by men of this issue is perhaps John's greatest contribution.  If one more person gets checked out and the disease is found early - as a result of this tournament - it will have doubled its impact.