Ian Wright Golf Classic

Tee off alongside Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, who will joined by fellow footballers and celebrity friends at his first ever charity golf event at Monte Da Quinta Resort, Portugal from September 22 to 25. The Ian Wright Golf Classic will raise funds for national charity, the Willow Foundation.

The Willow Foundation, set up by fellow Arsenal legend Bob Wilson and his wife Megs, provides empowering and memorable special days for seriously ill 16 to 40 year olds throughout the UK.

Join the celebrity golf weekend which runs from Thursday 22 to Sunday 25 September and includes three nights' accommodation at the luxury Monte Da Quinta Resort, three rounds of golf, an evening with Ian Wright hosted by Bob Wilson, gala dinner, prize giving and return flights from London Gatwick (packages available without flights and/or accommodation).

Ian Wright chose the Willow Foundation to benefit from his golf classic event for the next three years after he met a young man on a special day organised by the charity. 32-year-old John was nearing the end of his life after a seven year battle with cancer. The Arsenal fan was unable to leave hospital and Ian took the time to visit him, where he saw first hand the positive impact and precious memories a special day can create for people and their families during a tough time.

"After meeting John I wanted to do something to support Willow. The golf weekend promises to be great fun for all who take part - the opportunity to enjoy fantastic golf and stay at the luxurious Monte Da Quinta Resort in the Algarve with great weather and even better company!", says Ian Wright MBE.

Teams of 4 (or 3 plus a celebrity) are priced at £6,300. Individual places also available and packages without flights and/or accommodation. Please get in touch for a revised price on these options.

For more information, individual or alternative package prices, or to book a place contact Louise Smith - email louise.smith@willowfoundation.org.uk or 01707 259777.

To date, Willow has provided more than 7,400 special days for young people living with life-threatening conditions including cancer, motor neurone disease, cystic fibrosis and Huntington’s disease, amongst others.

Special days aim to give seriously ill 16 to 40 year olds a break from the stress and difficult realities of diagnosis and treatment. They offer the chance to spend quality time with loved ones doing something they will all enjoy and creating precious memories.

The Willow Foundation was founded in 1999 by Bob and Megs Wilson as a lasting memorial to their daughter, Anna, who died of cancer aged 31. The charity receives no government or lottery funding and is totally reliant on the generosity of companies, individuals, foundations and trusts to fund its work.

For more information about the Willow Foundation visit www.willowfoundation.org.uk