Jessica Ennis-Hill, Michael Vaughan and Alan Shearer among sporting stars at golf fundraiser

Stars from the world of sport got into the swing of things as they helped raise cash for Sheffield Children’s Hospital.
By Sam Cooper
Published 9th Sep 2019, 18:16 BST
Louise Minchin, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Gethin Jones, Lee Dixon and Dan Walker get ready to compete in the Dan Walker Cup. Picture: Dean Atkins PhotographyLouise Minchin, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Gethin Jones, Lee Dixon and Dan Walker get ready to compete in the Dan Walker Cup. Picture: Dean Atkins Photography
Louise Minchin, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Gethin Jones, Lee Dixon and Dan Walker get ready to compete in the Dan Walker Cup. Picture: Dean Atkins Photography

BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker held his annual event at Hallamshire Golf Club yesterday, despite the rain.

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A total of 20 celebrities took part in the Dan Walker Cup, now in its sixth year, including Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder, heptathlete gold medallist Jessica Ennis-Hill, former

Louise Minchin, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Gethin Jones, Lee Dixon and Dan Walker get ready to compete in the Dan Walker Cup. Picture: Dean Atkins PhotographyLouise Minchin, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Gethin Jones, Lee Dixon and Dan Walker get ready to compete in the Dan Walker Cup. Picture: Dean Atkins Photography
Louise Minchin, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Gethin Jones, Lee Dixon and Dan Walker get ready to compete in the Dan Walker Cup. Picture: Dean Atkins Photography

England cricket captain Michael Vaughan, England footballer Alan Shearer and Arsenal defender Lee Dixon.

Over the last five years, the event has raised more than £180,000 for the Children's Hospital Charity.

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A total of £4.5 million needs to be raised for the project, which will expand the clinical space and create privacy, helping children receive the best care possible.

Dan Walker swinging in the rain with Olympic gold medallist Jessica Ennis-Hill. Picture: Dean Atkins PhotographyDan Walker swinging in the rain with Olympic gold medallist Jessica Ennis-Hill. Picture: Dean Atkins Photography
Dan Walker swinging in the rain with Olympic gold medallist Jessica Ennis-Hill. Picture: Dean Atkins Photography

The department is a designated major trauma centre, providing specialist care to children across the region.

Visit the Children’s Hospital Charity's website at www.tchc.og.uk for more information.

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