LOUGH Erne Golf Club is hosting a fundraising tournament in memory of a very special member of the Fermanagh community and in support of Northern Ireland’s leading heart charity, the British Heart Foundation and Enniskillen Rugby Club.
The ‘Jonny Gibson Memorial Classic’ Golf Event will take place at Lough Erne Golf Club on Friday, July 25 to honour the life of the well-known and highly respected sportsman.
Funds raised from the event will go towards helping fund British Heart Foundation’s lifesaving cardiovascular research and Enniskillen Rugby Club’s Inclusivity Development Project, focusing on making rugby accessible to all.
Jonny Gibson was a keen golfer, rower and rugby player who sadly passed away in April 2024 from a heart attack.
Jonny’s wife Daphne said: “It is over a year since Jonny’s passing and we all miss him terribly. The Golf Classic is a way to honour his memory and achievements while raising funds for a deserving charity and a highly successful, cross-community local sports club.
“We have already had a lot of interest and support from people in the local community and businesses and any further support for the event would mean a great deal and would help us celebrate Jonny’s legacy in a meaningful way.”
Head of BHF NI, Fearghal McKinney, said: “Jonny was a cherished friend and much-loved member of the Fermanagh community. It is an honour to be part of the Memorial Classic event and create a legacy in his name that will help thousands of people here who are affected by heart and circulatory conditions.
“BHF has invested almost £10m in research in Northern Ireland across multiple research projects and Lough Erne Golf Club’s vital funds raised at the event will go towards continuing this lifesaving research.”
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