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Children benefit from the Quinn Direct British Masters

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 - 05:26 GMT

The Five Stars Scanner Appeal has been chosen as the official charity of the Quinn Direct British Masters 2007 in September.

Based in Prestwich, Manchester, the Appeal will benefit from funds raised during tournament week within the tented village at The Belfry. Proceeds will go towards the £1 million target for a new MRI scanner at Manchester Children’s Hospital.

Five Stars Scanner Appeal is the official charity at the Belfry in September

The Quinn Direct British Masters will be played from 20 – 23 September 2007 on the world famous Brabazon Course, host to four past Ryder Cup matches.

The Five Stars Scanner Appeal has five ‘star’ ambassadors who strive to maintain awareness of the charity and its goals while seeking support of celebrity friends along the way. The ambassadors are Manchester United star Ryan Giggs plus actor Max Beesley, Rocky Horror Picture Show writer and actor Richard O’Brien and Coronation Street actors Chris Bisson and Samia Smith.

Appeal chairman David Reid said: “We have held a number of high profile fundraising events at The Belfry in recent years, so to be involved with the Quinn Direct British Masters is just fantastic for us. Not only do we hope to raise vital funds, but I am confident it will help to increase awareness of our objectives.”

Visitors to the tented village can pay £1 to try the 9-hole synthetic putting green, longest drive simulator or a 10-minute lesson from Belfry professionals. The Appeal will be further boosted by donations given by the tournament players for haircuts by the on-site hairdresser plus monies raised from the Taylormade charity competition for the pro-am players.

Andrew ‘Chubby’ Chandler, Managing Director of promoters International Sports Management said, “The Quinn Direct British Masters is set to be a great sporting occasion, and it is fantastic that those who come to enjoy world class golf can also raise vital funds for a worthwhile cause.”

The new, MRI scanning equipment will cut the time of a standard scan from 45 minutes to 15 minutes. This will make it far less distressing for children and will be able to diagnose cancer and cancer related illnesses earlier, enabling doctors to provide early treatment that will save children’s lives.

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