South Wales businessman Roger Gambarini has potted an impressive £230,000 for charity by organising an annual golf day in aid of St David’s Hospice Care over the past 23 years
Mr Gambarini, Managing Director of Office Visions, initially decided to organise the competitive team event after St David’s nurses helped care for his father.
Roger said: “It all started when my father was looked after by St David’s. I wanted to be able to give something back. Every year I say it’s the last year but then I continue to get the support from those who come year in, year out, even in the rain, so the event seems to have run away with itself really.”
This year’s event at Cardiff Golf Club raised £7,500. The winners were accountancy firm UHY Peacheys; second, Thomas Carroll Insurance, third, SRK Consulting and fourth, Davlan Construction.
Best dressed golfer was Mr Gavin Steacy, Regional Managing Managing Director of Newsquest, publishers of the South Wales Argus South. Gavin was presented with a traditional commemorative gnome.
Kris Broome, of St David’s Hospice Care, said: “We are completely overwhelmed by the support of Roger and his team at Office Visions over the years. Not only has Roger been able to organise an annual gathering for 23 years but the event continues to be a hotly-contested one among both new and returning teams. This is an amazing achievement and we thank Roger for his continued efforts.”