It’s a hole in one for TOFS!

We are delighted to extend our heartfelt thanks to Mandy Larner for her continued support of TOFS through yet another incredible donation.

Mandy, the chair of Inert Recycling, organises the annual MJL Charity Golf Day alongside her husband, Keith, and fundraisers Paul and Annette Jones.

Paul, a former professional footballer, ensured that a few of his celebrity friends joined in the fun!

The event took place on the 24th of April at Remedy Oak Golf Club near Ringwood in Dorset. It included a spectacular auction with some truly remarkable prizes and a black-tie gala dinner.

The day raised an impressive sum for several charities, with £10,000 being donated to TOFS. This generous contribution brings Mandy’s total fundraising for us to an astounding £30,000—a truly significant amount that makes a tremendous difference for a small charity like ours. Last year, Mandy’s donation enabled us to host our in-person “Improving Care in OA/TOF” seminar.

Mandy also has a personal connection to OA/TOF, as her six-year-old niece, Beatrix, was born with the condition along with other VACTERL associations. It was Mandy’s sister, Amy, who introduced her to TOFS.

TOFS CEO, Diane Stephens, attended the evening event to express our gratitude in person and to help raise awareness of the charity. Diane said, “We are incredibly grateful to Mandy, Keith, Paul and Annette, as well as to everyone who participated and supported the event. £10,000 is an extraordinary donation that will significantly help us to continue providing lifelong support for those born unable to swallow.”