Family and friends of Gordon Smith reached the impressive total following this year's golf day at Drumpellier
Fundraisers supporting a heart charity in memory of a much-loved Lanarkshire man who died after suffering a heart attack while playing golf have reached an incredible milestone after nearly two decades of tireless fundraising.
It took their overall tally since beginning the annual event in 2007 into a remarkable six figures, with their combined fundraising over the years now reaching the sum of £100,394.68 for chosen charity, the British Heart Foundation.Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.
Family members organised the first golf day to celebrate his life and support the charity, and it has now become a firm fixture in the calendar, raising funds for research and also providing a defibrillator at the Coatbridge clubhouse. His brother Graham Smith, one of the golf day organisers, praised the “incredible” amount raised over the years and thanked everyone who participated this year and who has contributed to the growth of the golf day and the fundraising total over the years.
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