Tara Ralphs organised a squash tournament at the Highlands Sports Club this weekend to raise money for Tom. She rallied a great bunch of people and auctioned off the couples on Friday night at the pub. They played all of Saturday and gathered afterwards for the prize giving and an incredible dinner. Tom and I “walked” down to the club last night to be a part of it for a while. The club is not far from our house and it is easier to just walk/wheel down the road than to load Tom up in the van and harness him in. This bunch of amazing squash players, many Tom knows and has played against when he was a member, raised a substantial amount of money which more than covered the cost of a reclining massage chair that was brought up from South Africa with the idea of promoting blood circulation and muscle work out for Tom. (I have also sat on the chair, many times… and feel the purchase was a good one!)
Highlands Sports Club is a special place for Tom, he visits it often with the girls almost every weekend. They walk down together and spend time on the courts, rollerblading or hitting tennis balls, while Tom urges them on. They will continue to pop in for sure.
A special mention to the Bowls Section, who independently added to the total amount raised. And because of the Bowlers the Club is wheelchair friendly so access is great. All the ramps are used for their trolleys and now Tom!
















#1 by Andrew and Sharon Merritt at February 1st, 2010
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Hi Sal,
Great to hear from you! We still think of you so often and hope that life is a bit more settled and comfortable for you – this massage chair can only help you both! we hope 2010 will be a good year for the Sopers, you deserve it. love Andrew and Sharon Merritt xxx
#2 by Freya Thomson at February 1st, 2010
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Good to hear from you and hope that things are going as well as they can for you all. Keep being strong. Freya xxxx
#3 by jane soper at February 2nd, 2010
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Thank you to Tara Ralph and all who contributed and took part in this fund-raising. It sounds like the massage chair will be very helpful for Tom and Sally. Thats lovely!
#4 by Peta-Jane and Craig at February 12th, 2010
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Well done Ralphs!
#5 by David and Krista (Sharky) at April 30th, 2010
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What great memories of Highlands sportsclub…i can picture you guys there and wish I could join you. You are always in our thoughts.
David