Rory McIlroy helps raise $50,000 during DP World Tour Championship

This content was originally posted in 7DAYS UAE website at: Rory McIlroy helps raise $50,000 during DP World Tour Championship Rory McIlroy’s birdie blitz at the DP World Tour Championship didn’t just help the Northern Irishman triumph at Jumeirah Golf Estates, but it also helped raise more than $50,000 for the non-profit partners of the tournament. The ‘Birdie Pledge’ initiative saw The European Tour Players’ Foundation pledge to donate $50 for every birdie made at the event and $100 for every eagle. After four days of thrilling action the final count was 1,000 birdies and 17 eagles, including a hole-in-one from Italy’s Francesco Molinari, taking the total raised to $51,700. McIlroy himself fired 26 birdies on the way to winning the tournament for the second time and claiming The Race to Dubai title. The initiative was supported by a host of sponsors, including DP World, and saw non-profit sponsor Friends of Cancer Patients Society receive a sizeable donation. “Once again we have raised not only a great amount of money but also heightened the awareness of cancer, particularly male cancers, and the work that this great organisation does,” said Kathryn Wightman-Beaven, Director of Global Corporate Responsibility for DP World. “This tournament is also a major platform for raising issues around male cancers and is part of our mission to contribute to social issues of importance. The work of FOCP is very important and they support many families and patients through their treatment for cancer.” Dr Sawsan Abdul Salam Al Madhi, Director General of Friends of Cancer Patients, also revealed how the money would be used to help raise awareness across the UAE. He said: “Friends of Cancer Patients has been working for the community for the past 16 years raising awareness about different types of early detectable cancer, and supporting patients financially to help them get the required treatment. “And of course this is where the money from sponsors like DP World will go.” The Tour Players Foundation has been making contributions since the since DP World Tour Championship in 2009, with a grand total of more than $350,000 now raised. Read the original story at: Rory McIlroy helps raise $50,000 during DP World Tour Championship