Why I will learn how to play golf



I never imagined my self at a golf course. However, two weeks ago, I got to attend a charity golf tournament for Nyeri hospice and to be honest, despite knowing that this event was for a noble cause, and whatever I did really counted, I got to learn a lot about the game in between, and a I am still determined to learn more.

As part of street 10100 project, a club under Zawadi society, we were meant to cover the event in terms of photography. Besides developing a few story ideas, I also got a chance to interact with people from the over 30 corporate companies’ that had sponsored this event.



There was the fun bit of cause; meeting old and new friends, some of whom had volunteered to be cuddies for the day but above all, I learnt more about Nyeri hospice; the host of the day.
Nyeri hospice is a charitable organization that offers palliative care for the terminally ill cancer and HIV/AIDS patients around Mt. Kenya region.



The institution relies on donors, well wishers, the community and contributions from friends through fundraising events like golf tournaments and charity walks. Through such events, the institution raises money that goes a long way in helping to care for the increased number of cancer patients.
Individuals, who are interested in volunteering at the hospice, have to undergo 2 day training at a fee of three thousand shillings. This ensures that they are highly sensitized. In the near future the institution hopes to establish a home for retirees, as it continues to give the help needed to the community.
This specific golf tournament saw a considerable amount of money go into the Nyeri hospice kitty. Despite having had fun, everyone who participated went home knowing that they had somehow made another life better.

So, the next time you do find me at a golf course, you definitely know why I am there. I hope to kill two birds with one stoneLive a healthy life by playing golf as a sport, and touch lives by participate in more of such charity events