SABMiller Sustainable Development Report 2009

Fundraising for South African communities 

 

The South Africa Charity Golf Day

As a company with a proud South African heritage Miller Brands is pleased to have a historic relationship as one of the main sponsors of the annual South Africa Charity Golf Day – the biggest event of its kind in Europe. The day aims to raise as much money as possible for a range of children’s charities in South Africa.

 

South Africa Charity Golf Day logo

The 2009 event

The 2009 South Africa Charity Golf Day took place on 4th September at the Foxhills Club and Resort in Ottershaw, Surrey where 320 golfers raised funds for five deserving South African charities.

The Children's Charities in South Africa who benefit from the day are The Nelson Mandela Children's Fund, The FW de Klerk foundation, Starfish, and Ma Africa Tikkun. These charities are there to help children whose lives have been affected by AIDS through education and other projects and initiatives.

Miller Brands were represented on this prestigious event through volunteers ensuring golfers are provided by premium refreshments and also contributed by a raffle prize.

The Patron of the golf day, former President of South Africa and the joint winner with Nelson Mandela of the Nobel Peace Prize, FW de Klerk played  in the main event. 
   
Jonathan Bennett, Corporate Affairs Manager at Miller Brands said, “This is our third year as sponsor of the South African Charity Golf Day and we are delighted to help support such a prestigious event and one that is raising money for extremely worthy causes".