The Rotary Club of Solihull hosted its 40th Annual Pro-Am Charity Golf Tournament at Copt Heath Golf Club, bringing together golfers for a day of competition followed by an evening dinner, auction, and raffle.
Held on 1st June, the event raised £1,400 for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, one of two charities chosen to benefit from this year’s tournament. The donation will help the charity continue providing advanced pre-hospital emergency care across the West Midlands, Staffordshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and Gloucestershire.
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity receives no government funding for its services and relies entirely on donations, fundraising, and community support to remain operational.
West Midlands fundraising executive, Kay Starkey, attended the event with one of the charity’s critical care cars, while critical care paramedic Laura Rogers joined guests for the evening meal and auction, giving attendees the opportunity to learn more about the charity’s lifesaving service.
Kay Starkey said: “It was a pleasure to be part of such a well-supported event and meet so many people who are passionate about helping their local air ambulance. Every pound raised helps us continue delivering advanced pre-hospital emergency care to those who need us most, so we’re very grateful to the Rotary Club of Solihull and everyone who took part.”
Diana Holl-Allen, representing the Rotary Club of Solihull, said: “Marking 40 years of our annual golf tournament while supporting Midlands Air Ambulance Charity in its 35th anniversary year made this event one to remember. It was wonderful to welcome the charity to the day, and we’re pleased to be able to support the vital work they do across our region.”
To learn more about Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s lifesaving work, visit www.midlandsairambulance.com and follow the charity on social media.
