Errol Brown's Charity Golf Tournament.htm

For the past three years, Errol Brown has done what he could to help less fortunate children find joy during the Christmas holiday by raising money through his charity golf tournament.

From the December tournament, he has raised $57,000, towards what he considers to be a most worthy cause, a marked improvement from the $45,000 raised in the second year, and the $2,000 raised in the first year.

Brown, the product of a broken home, said his situation motivated him to do what he now does, and will continue to do as long as he lives.

"The tournament began to raise money for children who were in need - those that were sexually molested; or children with the AIDS virus who need looking after; or children whose parents are dead and need assistance. These are things that are very dear to my heart because I came from a broken home, and I sympathise with the children who are in need. Especially around Christmas time because when we are out having a good time, they are in need. It is a real pleasure to be able to raise such a massive amount of money," he said. "It is all through a lot of hard work and the players that come out to support us," said Brown. "I have been very blessed in my life and this gives me a chance to be able to give back to the less fortunate."

The Grand Bahama Children's Home, Nazareth Center, the AIDS Camp, Elizabeth Estates Children's Home, Children's Ward at the Princess Margaret Hospital, and the Bilney Lane Children's Home are among the institutions that will benefit from proceeds derived from the tournament.

The annual golf tournament takes place on December 17, at the Cable Beach Golf Course, with a two-man scramble format.

Last year's tournament was won by the tandem of Yvonne Shaw and Elena Hutchinson, who walked away with a three-night stay at Abaco Club at Winding Bay as a reward for their accomplishment. Many golfers are happy to participate in the event because the proceeds go towards helping the less fortunate children in the community.

And many are looking forward to this year's end of year tourney to put their best foot forward, to hopefully win the top prize.