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A memorial day hosted by Muir of Ord Golf Club in tribute to John MacKay has raised more than £7000 for a charity supporting adults and children with sight loss


By Imogen James

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The golf club presenting Sight Action with the cheque.
The golf club presenting Sight Action with the cheque.

A GOLF memorial day has raised more than £7000 for a charity supporting adults and children with sight loss.

The event in aid of Sight Action was held in memory of Muir of Ord’s John MacKay who went missing in November last year and sadly died shortly after.

He was a keen golfer and a member of his local golf club for almost 40 years, being crowned club champion five times.

The day raised a total of £7045 and Gillian Mitchell, executive manager of Sight Action said: “This was such a tremendous effort by everyone involved.

“Family, friends, golfers and non-golfers all contributed to making this a successful day and a fitting tribute to John.

“The money raised will be used to support our 55 volunteers and all the support they give to enable people who are blind and partially sighted lead a fuller more independent lifestyle. We cannot thank them enough.”

A cheque was presented to representatives of Sight Action on Sunday, October 30 with family and friends of Mr Mackay in attendance, along with club members.

John Forbes, manager of Muir of Ord Golf Club, said: “Everyone at Muir of Ord Golf Club was deeply saddened to hear of John MacKay’s passing last year.

“John was a very popular and long standing member of Muir of Ord Golf Club and it was a fitting tribute to John to hold The John Mackay Memorial Day on Sunday, October 3.

“All credit must be given to John’s family and friends who organised a very successful day which everyone who attended thoroughly enjoyed, with the added bonus of raising £7045 for local charity, Sight Action.”

Sight Action provides help through a range of services. They have specialist equipment and also provide emotional support to help improve service users’ confidence and ability to live independently.

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