Success from Mt Edgecombe golf day shared with two beneficiaries
He said the Covid-19 pandemic has given people a new perspective on life, and it was great to see the compassion between communities.
THE Annual Masonic Charity Golf Day, held at Mt Edgecombe Country Club recently, was an astounding success, raising R140 000 which was donated to two non-profit organisations.
Kerr House in Windermere, a safe house for destitute and abused women, received R100 000, and the balance was donated to the International Red Cross to assist Ukrainian civilians who have been displaced by the war.
Speaking to Northglen News, assistant district grand master, Ian Pace, said the Freemasons is a brotherhood organisation that aims to make the world a better place for the less fortunate.
“Some of us are very fortunate; we have what we need. An organisation such as the Freemasons exists to help those who are less fortunate,” he said.
This is the organisation’s first huge fundraising initiative for the year, however, there have been more drives, such as a blanket donation.
“We, as Masons, don’t hold anything back for admin or salaries. Everything is done on a voluntary basis so whatever was raised from the golf day went to both the beneficiaries,” he said.
Pace added that initially, the golf day was going to be held at the Durban Country Club earlier in the year, however, the April floods did not allow for it.
“The course was damaged so we had to postpone the event. Then it rained again, giving the course no chance to recover. Alternative arrangements were made to move the event to the Mt Edgecombe Country Club, who were very welcoming and accommodating,” he said.
A total of 124 golfers came forward to play, and those who could not play, donated prizes and cash.
“There were 25 sponsors, in total, who made this event a success, and we’d like to thank them all for their involvement,” said Pace.
He said the Covid-19 pandemic has given people a new perspective on life, and it was great to see the compassion between communities.
The Masons are now gearing up for the festive season where various Christmas parties will be held for underprivileged children throughout the province.
