Thame golfer raises funds for motor neurone disease

Roger Longshaw, a member of The Oxfordshire Golf Club in Thame, will begin the challenge at 4.30am on Friday, July 17, playing through to 9.45pm.

Over the course of the day, he is expected to cover around 65 miles and climb the equivalent of 4,500ft.

The effort forms part of the club’s Captain’s Charity Day, organised by captain Chris Webb in support of the MND Association, in memory of his brother-in-law Dave, who died from the disease in 2022.

Mr Webb said: “Seeing what Dave and my sister went through was awful and I’m determined to do what I can to help others.”

Alongside the challenge, an 18-hole charity tournament will tee off at 9.30am.

Luke Robson, from the MND Association, said the event would make a real difference, adding that during the time it takes to complete the challenge, around six people in the UK will be diagnosed with MND.

“Thanks to the efforts of people like Roger, Chris and the players at The Oxfordshire Golf Club, we can help to fund more research which gets us closer to the development of potential new treatments for people with this devastating disease,” he added.

To support the fundraiser, email roger.longshaw@longshaws.com or visit mndassociation.org.