Charity
My chosen charity this year is White Lodge, which is the charity being supported this year by my brother-in-law, Colin Berkeley, captain of Windlesham Golf Club. This is what he has to say about White Lodge.
My son Patrick, 23-yrs, suffers from spinal dysraphism, a congenital disease of the nervous system that caused the malformation of his lower limbs and central nervous system. The bespoke footwear and later, orthotic splints provided to him by White Lodge until he reached 18-yrs, enabled him to walk with the help of crutches. The independence White Lodge gave Patrick literally changed his life and I have picked White Lodge as my charity so that we can raise funds to help them help more children like Patrick.
The Berkeley family are all recent prize winners in this competition so I know they will be eager participants as well as appreciating your support this year.
25% of entry fees directed will go directly to White Lodge, plus £2,000 - kindly donated by our Sponsor, Waverton Investment Management.
Who are White Lodge? - Established nearly sixty years ago, White Lodge provide facilities and services for nearly 2,500 disabled children across Surrey and beyond. Their ‘Pathways’ programme includes a hydrotherapy pool to aid muscle relaxation and pain reduction and improve stability. Children’s’ senses are stimulated in their specially equipped sensory room and children of all ages learn how to cook and bake in a specially adapted kitchen. ‘Treetops’ is White Lodge’s purpose-built building where they provide respite care for disabled children and young people. Six specially adapted children’s bedrooms benefit from accessible and landscaped gardens for outdoor activities. ‘Rendezvous’ is their fully accessible hub building, sensory garden, and patio. Here, children with physical and neurological disabilities receive physiotherapy and rehabilitation in the specialist therapy gym and fitness studio. The integral café allows families and carers to join their children here too.