The Anne Williams golf day returned for its 13th year earlier this month
21:49, 28 Jul 2025Updated 21:49, 28 Jul 2025
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The Anne Williams Golf Day, which held its 13th instalment on July 11, has raised a huge £19,710 for the Dan Kay Foundation. The event pays tribute to Anne Williams, a mother from Formby who campaigned for years for her 15-year-old son Kevin and the 97 supporters who lost their lives in the 1989 Hillsborough Disaster.
Anne passed away in 2013 following a battle with cancer. The event raises money for small Merseyside charities, with a different one being picked each year and an emphasis on the charity not being supported by a large backer.
This year’s charity is the Dan Kay Foundation, in memory of former ECHO journalist and Hillsborough campaigner Dan Kay.
Dan was known all over the city and wider region for his pioneering journalism, his tireless campaigning for Hillsborough justice and his kind and caring personality.
Dan died in May 2023 at the age of 45, with his death prompting a huge outpouring of sadness and love from his family, many friends and former colleagues.
Much-loved former Liverpool Echo journalist Dan Kay
His remarkable achievements and legacy were honoured with a tribute in Parliament, a posthumous doctorate at Liverpool Hope University and the creation of new charity – The Dan Kay Foundation.
Dan tirelessly donated his time to charities and good causes across the North West and the charity aims to continue his legacy while tackling stigma around mental health and suicide and spreading kindness.
Ste Martin, one of four founders of the event, spoke to the ECHO about how the event began. He said: “It was created from a simple idea to try to do something nice to remember everything Anne stood and fought for. It’s turned into something beyond anyone’s wildest dreams.
Stephen Warnock hits a shot during the Anne Williams Memorial Golf Day(Image: Liverpool Echo)
“It’s a community that’s been built up; friendships have been made. It’s just a special, special day to be a part of. Everyone associated with it from the audience to the caddies to the evening guests.
“Our supporters and the donations and generosity of everyone who supports our day, no matter how big or small that donation is, make our day what it is. When you’re involved in our day, you feel like a part of something.
“We have a laugh and a joke and we say it’s easier to get a ticket to Anfield than it is to get into our day. We have a waiting list and we’ve had to turn people away from it.
“Once you’re in, you don’t want to miss out because of what we’ve created. The community and the friendships and the bonds that have been created on our day are very special.”
