Golf Club Captain raises money for Fisher House

Richard Alli, Captain of Holywell Golf Club in North Wales, held events including a head shave, Captain’s golf day, auctions and raffles to help raise money for Fisher House UK here at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

Richard served in the Royal Engineers for 14 years and wanted to support service and ex-service men and women and their families who may need the help of Fisher House whilst they are being treated here at the hospital.

Talking about raising money, Richard said: “I thought I had an opportunity to help and with the members of the golf club, that’s exactly what we did. We held social functions such as Captain’s Day with auctions and raffles, and our annual dinner dances, as well as other events.

“After learning about Fisher House and being involved with them, I’m looking forward to raising some more money!”
Altogether, the events Richard hosted raised an incredible £3,092.63 for Fisher House which could fund over 100 nights’ stay for families at the House!

Picture: Richard Alli with Phil Banwell, Housing Officer for Fisher House UK

Fisher House is a home away from home for military patients and their families. It opened in 2013 and has since offered almost 25,000 free nights of accommodation and has housed over 4,500 guests over the five years it has been open!

Cathryn Worth, Fundraising Manager at QEHB Charity, said: “Richard has raised such an amazing amount of money for Fisher House through his events and we at the Charity are extremely grateful for all of his fundraising.

“Thank you for raising so much money, it really will benefit so many military patients and their families.”

To find out more about Fisher House and how you can help raise money, visit fisherhouseuk.org.