Limbs 4 Life Launches Fundraising Campaign For Amputee Golf Clinics

Limbs 4 Life has launched a fundraising campaign for clinics for amputee golfers who are learning to play golf as part of their rehabilitation and return to social activity.

The event known as the Sandhurst Red Gum Classic will be staged on Wednesday 2nd December 2009, on the eve of the International Day for the Disabled.

Melissa Noonan, Executive Officer, Limbs 4 Life hitting off under the watchful eye of Sandhurst Pro Christian Hamilton, responsible for developing the Amputee Golf Clinics.

Melissa Noonan, Executive Officer, Limbs 4 Life said amputees of all ages attend, we also encourage many novice golfers while they are still in-patients at rehabilitation hospitals to attend as the golf clinics provide focus on outside of what is a serious clinical environment.

The special Limbs 4 Life golfing clinics have been developed by Sandhurst Golf Professional Christian Hamilton with the support of the PGA Learning Centre and Sandhurst Club.

Ms Noonan said the purpose of these clinics is to provide amputees with the tools required to become involved with golf and have the confidence to participate.

"The benefits of the amputee golf clinics are twofold; firstly golf is a wonderful sport for people living with a physical disability, more so amputees; as it enhances and challenges balance, assists with flexibility and aids core stability while promoting general well being.

"The second benefit is simply the fact that the clinics provide the opportunity for amputees to get together in a relaxed environment and can share the benefits of peer to peer support.

"Amputee golf clinics are promoted under the guise of "focus on something you CAN do" and golf is a perfect fit," Ms Noonan said.

People interested in assisting by playing in the Limbs 4 Life Sandhurst Red Gum Classic on Wednesday 2 December should call 8787 7011.

NB Hi Res Images available of Clinics call Ron Smith Mobile: 0417 329 201

Media Enquiries:
Melissa Noonan, Executive Officer, Limbs 4 Life Mobile: 0402 036 735
Ron Smith Corporate Media Communications Sandhurst Mobile: 0417 329 201

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