Vernon Philander says, "As a founding Tutu Tyger and avid golfer, this event is a wonderful way to support a very large sector of underprivileged children in the Western Cape. Come and join me in a round of golf, so that we can make a lasting difference in their lives and participate in the good work of the Tygerberg Hospital Children's Trust."

CEO Jason Falken says, "We are by far the largest paediatric unit in the Western Cape and we support the children with the most challenging health and social issues in the province — and in often case, the world. We are inviting you to play a round of golf in their support."

"Join us and become part of our family of friends, so that together we can change their life trajectory for the positive," adds Falken.

The cost of R6 500 per 4-ball includes:
  • a competition: four-ball alliance with two scores to count
  • a goodie bag
  • a golf cart for every two players
  • a Halfway House Snack
  • a prize-giving
  • dinner, and
  • prizes for the top ten four-ball teams.
All proceeds from this event go towards the Tygerberg Hospital Children's Trust, the second-largest children's hospital in southern Africa. The organisation serves more than 50% of the 2.4 million children in the Western Cape.

Tygerberg hospital says that it has kept the focus on the care of the many child patients. "We serve and we continue to reach out to all who are willing to partner with the trust. Our goal is to achieve necessary funding for the many needs we have, to support the little ones who need health care," says the trust.

Some of these needs and campaigns include:
  • critical equipment for the Neonatal ICU to keep preemie babies alive
  • the upgrading of the Childhood Cancer unit to allow mothers and children to share the same room without risk of infection
  • growing the breast milk donation and pasteurizing facilities to help babies who don't have access to breastmilk due to HIV / aids, sick moms or are abandoned at birth, and
  • building facilities to grow the capacity for new technologies such as Stem Cell treatments for children with cancer.
The Tygerberg Hospital Children's Trust is a registered NPO and Section 18A Public Benefit Organisation, established in 2001 with Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu and Mrs Leah Tutu as the patrons.

Individuals are encouraged to join and support the many children requiring treatment. Individuals can register by contacting [email protected]. 

For more information, visit www.tygerbergchildren.org.za. You can also follow the Tygerberg Hospital Children's Trust on Facebook or on Twitter.