Incredible £9,250 Raised by 2025 Dainton Park Golf Captain
Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is celebrating an amazing fundraising achievement by Gary Runham, 2025 Club Captain at Dainton Park Golf Club, who has raised an outstanding £9,250 during his year of captaincy!
Gary chose to support CHSW after hearing CHSW Area Fundraiser, Daniela Hopkins, speak passionately about the charity at a Stover Golf Club charity day in 2024:
“Children’s Hospice South West first came to me when I played in a charity day at Stover Golf Club in the summer of 2024. I listened to Daniela Hopkins, Area Fundraiser for CHSW, talking with so much enthusiasm about the charity and how it supports the children and their families in many different ways,” Gary said. “My son‑in‑law, who also supports Children’s Hospice South West through his business, Cartwright Coffee, confirmed it would be a good choice as my charity, and so my decision was made.”
A member of Dainton Park Golf Club for 27 years, Gary played a central role in bringing the club community together throughout his captaincy. He organised a full programme of fundraising activities, including a Captain’s Day, several prize draws, and a joint quiz night with the Ladies' Captain.
Having visited Little Bridge House earlier in the year and seen the wonderful work they do, it has been a pleasure to raise the money for such a worthwhile cause in my year as Dainton Park Captain
Last week, Daniela joined Gary for a special cheque presentation at Dainton Park Golf Club, marking the impact of his efforts and the support of everyone involved.
It’s been a pleasure to support Gary with his fundraising and it was an honour to accept this incredible donation from Gary on behalf of CHSW. What an amazing amount to have raised during his captaincy! The £9,250 will make such a meaningful difference, helping us continue to care for babies, children and young people with life‑limiting conditions, and to support their families when they need it most
CHSW would like to extend a huge thank you to Gary and the members of Dainton Park Golf Club for their incredible year of support and the vital funds they have raised.