Glenn ’Puck’ Puckeridge is the driving force behind an annual local golf day, raising incredible funds for the Smile for a Child Foundation.
This year the event raised $50,000 and is still counting, taking their total tally close to $560,000 in 17 years.
There was a packed room at Noosa Golf Club on Friday 15 September, where they handed Glenn a token of appreciation for his charity work.
He was gifted a Smile for a Child shirt, signed by patrons and ambassadors, Evonne Goolongong-Cawley, Roger Cawley, Michael O’Connor, Josh Constable, Rod McCall and Darren Lehmann, framed by Tony and Katia Haack at Sharp Sunshine Coast.
Over the years, Puck has formed a special connection with all these amazing retired icons living in Noosa, who have now become the patrons and ambassadors attending many presentations and meeting the kids and families.
Puck invited everyone together for a special photo unbeknown that he was receiving the special presentation for his hard work and dedication to making many kids Smile.
Puck works tirelessly all year to raise funds through the golf day, plus also runs an Art Union Raffle through the Noosa Surf Club, being the heart and soul of the community, led by the generous Anton Mogg ‘Moggy’ and Matt Holland ‘Dutchie’, and Little Jo Power who supports Puck for both.
Puck is the only one that can fit 40 teams, 160 players, in a golf day and make it work, thanks to the Noosa Golf Club led by retiring GM Big Alan Harris, Team Tony and Tamara, Tony Giles with receptionist Natalie.
Puck is already planning for next year and looking at doing another Art Union Raffle in between.
Funds raised are distributed to sick kids and families in the Noosa community.
