A CHARITY golf day will be held to fundraise for Children's Cancer North.

The independent charity supports individuals and families affected by childhood cancer, and is inviting businesses from across the North East to join its first charity golf day at Close House in Northumberland on Friday, September 23.

The one-day event at the home of the 2017 and 2020 British Masters aims to raise funds to support the children's charity, which invests in revolutionary research, provides support for children and their families, and raises awareness of children's cancer.

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Chris Peacock, Chairman of Children's Cancer North, said: "Throughout the year we run a number of fundraising events, including our famous Children's Cancer Run, and this year we're delighted to be adding a charity golf day to the list of ways people can support the work of Children's Cancer North.

"We're looking for 18 teams of businesses from right across the North East to join us for 18 holes of golf at the famous Lee Westwood Filly Course. All the money raised by entering will go towards making life better for children with cancer."

The £480 entry fee for a team of four includes 18 holes of golf with a shotgun start, competition entries including longest drive and nearest the pin, and a post-golf meal and awards ceremony. There will also be a 'beat the pro challenge' with a professional golfer from Close House.

It's hoped the event will raise more than £8,500 for Children's Cancer North.

Chris continued: "Thanks to the amazing support we receive from businesses, organisations, families and individuals right across the North, we're able to help the hundreds of children that come to Great North Children's Hospital in Newcastle every year for their cancer treatment.

"We're also able to fund essential work at the Wolfson Childhood Cancer Research Centre in Newcastle to advance their understanding of how to treat childhood cancers.

"And as well as raising money, all our fundraising events raise awareness of the impact of childhood cancer on young people and their families.

"If any businesses would like to support our work, please sign up to attend our charity golf day at Close House. You're guaranteed a great day out and a chance to learn more about our charity's work supporting individuals and families affected by childhood cancer," Chris said.