OKEHAMPTON Lions are continuing to roar their support for a prominent children's charity. For 13 years, Okehampton Lions have been supporting Children's Hospice South West and have raised an astounding £75,000 so far. Their popular fundraising event is an annual golf day held at Okehampton Golf Club. This year's event will be held on Friday September 5 and the competition is for teams of four players with two scores to count. The cost for team entry is £92 with a sponsorship cost of £250. Children's Hospice South West's community fundraiser for Plymouth Judy Pride said: 'The support that the Okehampton Lions Group has given Children's Hospice South West over the years has been invaluable. 'Without people consistently raising money each and every year for us we wouldn't be able to help as many life-limited children across the South West.' The golf day has many sponsors, including St Austell Brewery which each year parks its 'beer wagon' on the 9th hole. There is also the famous prize table with items generously donated by individuals and companies that is worth more than £2,000. The prizes and the challenging course has made the event a diary date for keen golfers across the region. One of the organisers, Gerald Bird, of Okehampton, said: 'The Okehampton Lions Group feels very passionately about helping Children's Hospice South West. All of the members get involved, including their wives, who do everything they can to make the day a success.' Children's Hospice South west is the only organisation in the south west of England providing hospice care for children who are unlikely to reach adulthood. They need to raise close to £6-million each year to continue to run their two hospices. Anyone who would like to enter the golf competition or find out more information, can contact Gerald Bird at 50 Leaholes Avenue, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1NR or phone 01837 53796 or 07504 603517. Pictured are members of Okehampton Lions presenting a cheque to Eddie Farwell, co-founder of Children's Hospice South West at the Horn of Plenty. Picture by Ian Snell