Since the attacks on Israel on October 7th the Jewish Diaspora and other supporters of Israel have rallied to the cause, providing ever more assistance to Israel. Against this backdrop, one annual fundraising event took on greater poignancy this year.
The annual WIZO charity golf day, the Grant Querido Classic, took place at King David Mowbray Golf Club on 18 April. This, the 12th golf day, saw even more enthusiastic competition among the 116 golfers who came out on a beautifully sunny day.
Donne Querido, the convenor of the event, was thrilled with the success of the day, and commented, โA huge shoutout to our 116 amazing players and sponsors for their unwavering support.โ
The proceeds of the golf day have been allocated to two organisations: WIZO and CSO. With Israel facing unprecedented challenges, WIZO has been providing vital support to those affected by the current conflict. An Emergency Fund was established to address urgent needs. Funds are used for projects such as these:
โ Ongoing education and care for the families of Sderot, especially now as these people start returning to their homes
โ Strengthening and renovating bomb shelters and secure rooms across various WIZO institutions
โ Expanding vital psychological support services, e.g. providing assistance to children grappling with profound anxieties exacerbated by the ongoing crisis
โ Reinforcing essential crisis telephone hotline services, including consultation and advice lines for parents of young children and victims of domestic violence. These services also assist individual men seeking to break
free from the cycle of violence in their lives
โ Food vouchers, clothing and essential basic needs for displaced families, and tablets for school-aged children for remote learning.
While the focus of the event is to raise much-needed funds, the golfers also enjoyed a wonderful day out and had plenty of fun.
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