Category: Fundraising Events

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The 6th Lisa Wilson Golf Day raises in excess of £7000

On Saturday 2nd August 2008 the 6th Lisa Wilson Golf Day took place at Wellow Golf Club where Lisa worked and played before her tragic accident. Over 120 members played in the member’s competition which was open to men, ladies and juniors. We also had a record number of guest entries; an amazing 48 people turned out to play in the Guests’ and Sponsors’ competition.

Although the weather was miserable to start with, it brightened up towards lunch time and during the afternoon became quite hot with some very sunny patches. The course was in exceptional condition and looking at the points score, the golf was exceedingly good.

The prizes were presented by former Grand National winner and race horse trainer, Brendan Powell. Brendan spoke about the race horse named after Lisa, Lisathedaddy, and told a few anecdotes about his career.

Ladies winner Margi Burt receives her trophy from Brendan Powell

(For a full list of winners, please click here)

Clive and Tricia Wilson pose with the Drifters.

Nearly 100 guests and sponsors sat down to dinner whilst the members enjoyed a barbecue. Close on 200 people were in the club-house for the prize giving, which was followed by a star cabaret from the legendary Drifters. They gave a truly outstanding performance, singing over 25 songs including many of the Drifters hits, and many other motown classics. The dance floor was absolutely heaving.

Many thanks to everyone who supported the event, it truly was a fabulous day.

Photographs from the evening will soon be available for download and printing. Please check back later.

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The 6th Lisa Wilson Golf Day


The sixth Lisa Wilson Golf Day will be taking place at Wellow Golf Club, where Lisa worked and played golf, on Saturday August 2nd 2008.

There are two competitions, one for members and one for friends, guests and sponsors. Following this year’s event the evening entertainment will feature star cabaret from the Drifters (limited numbers). For further information on tickets or to play in the competition please contact Clive Wilson on 07798922222 or e-mail [email protected]

To date the Wellow golf days have raised over £20,000 for the charity and have proved to be a great day’s entertainment.

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Lisathedaddy in the news

This article appeared in the Racing Post, pg 10, on Sunday 25th May:

Owners Clive and Patricia Wilson have tapped into racing’s resources to raise funds in memory of their daughter Lisa, who died in a car crash six years ago.

The couple, who named their Brendan Powell-trained all-weather specialist after their charity Lisathedaddy, recently raised more than £10,000 in aid of the Lisa Wilson Scholarship Fund, which offers financial help to students hoping to attend higher education.

The fundraising evening at the Holiday Inn, Southampton, was attended by Powell and fellow trainer Mick Channon.

Auction prizes included a day at the races with Lisathedaddy, as well as donations offered by celebrities Celine Dion, Sting, Leonardo Di Caprio and Nicole Kidman.

Grove Court Stud, home of Lisathedaddy’s sire Darnay, has offered three coverings by the stallion to raise additional funds.

Sarah Hamilton, Darnay’s owner, said: “We follow all Darnay’s progeny. I heard about what the Wilsons were doing and am happy to donate the covering fees. The mare’s owner can make a donation to the charity.”

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Lisa Wilson and ‘Lisathedaddy’ proving to be ‘Inspirational’ – Over £10,000 raised on Race Night

On Saturday March 15th a fund raising evening took place at the Holiday Inn Southampton in aid of the Lisa Wilson Scholarship Fund.

The event was made more special because this would have been Lisa’s 29th birthday.

Around 150 guests attended the evening from all over the country which was hosted by local comedian Mike Osman. The evening took took on a horse racing theme and a number of races were shown of Lisathedaddy for people to bet on. Former Grand National winner and trainer of Lisathedaddy Brendan Powell was the special guest.

Before the racing Lisa’s father Clive Wilson spoke about Lisa’s amazing legacy, the charity having now raised over 125,000 pounds means Lisa’s legacy will be at least 125 years of education, a wonderful legacy to a wonderful girl. The bursaries are for students who have overcome some adversity, to date 27 students have benefited. He also spoke about how Lisathedaddy, his wife’s horse that had been named after Lisa’s e-mail address, had helped to promote the charity by her success on the racecourse. The Wilson family are happy that Lisa is still ‘touching’ the lives of other people some five years after her untimely death.

An auction was held for many items of memorabilia which had been provided by local heroes Lawrie McMenemy, Matt Le Tissier and Mick Channon,plus trainer Brendan Powell and a day at the races with Lisathedaddy from Clive and Tricia. Other providers of auction prizes included Celine Dion, Sting, Leonardo Di Caprio and Nicole Kidman a truly amazing line up. All in all over ten thousand pounds was raised on the night.

The raffle was made up of donated items including various days at the races, a hot air balloon flight,a spa day and many other items kindly donated by local companies.

The evening was rounded off with dancing to ‘Hypnosis’ a great band from Stoke on Trent who partied through until 1am.

Clive and Tricia would like to express their gratitude for everyone who helped make the event a great success.

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Fundraising event – starring Lisathedaddy, Mike Osman & Hypnosis

Keep your diaries clear for Saturday 15th March – Lisa’s birthday.  We are holding a fundraiser at the Holiday Inn, Southampton, which should be a fabulous evening.
The evening will be hosted by comedian Mike Osman, and will star Lisathedaddy in several races, there are a few wonderful auction prizes and the evening will be rounded off by dancing to ‘Hypnosis’.

A three course dinner will be served.

The Holiday Inn have offered a special room rate for guests of £70 inc b&b. Please contact them directly to make your reservation quoting the date and function.

If you would like to purchase tickets they are available at £50 per head or tables of ten for £500. Please send cheques payable to
The Lisa Wilson Scholarship Fund, c/o Peartree Cottage, Nomansland, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 2BN.

Your support will be greatly appreciated.

Yours sincerely,

Clive and Tricia Wilson