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Padraig Harrington.....2015 Honda Classic Champion
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In early 2011 – someone very close to me was in St Luke’s Hospital in Rathgar– they treat very serious types of cancer there. Treatment can be painful, long and terrifying, for the patient in particular, but also their family.
But – Luke’s is an incredible place – with charity at the core. It also prides itself, on the patient experience. During a particular low point, in the months of being there – I went for a walk around the gardens. And behind a hedge row, rather out of place , a putting green – a perfect putting green.
Amazing – such a brilliant idea. An escape and peaceful oasis from the fear and dark hole of cancer. I looked around for an explanation – almost hidden in modesty, a plaque to commemorate Paddy Harrington. I was speechless (as loved Padraig from his majors) – but what a class understated thing to do.
The next day – I had my putter with me. I had not been playing golf much, before or during – but this was almost the re-introduction to golf. An escape.
But – anyway – that little tale, is a little insight, of how class a bloke Paddy and his family are.
So tonight – I’ll raise a glass (Almost 4 years on) to Padraig and his dad – and say , your right lads , never give up. There is always hope – and if not , moments of joy in our darkest hours.
http://www.friendsofstlukes.ie/products.88.html#
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Ah that's magic.......and what a brilliant idea.FixdePitchmark wrote: »
In early 2011 – someone very close to me was in St Luke’s Hospital in Rathgar– they treat very serious types of cancer there. Treatment can be painful, long and terrifying, for the patient in particular, but also their family.
But – Luke’s is an incredible place – with charity at the core. It also prides itself, on the patient experience. During a particular low point, in the months of being there – I went for a walk around the gardens. And behind a hedge row, rather out of place , a putting green – a perfect putting green.
Amazing – such a brilliant idea. An escape and peaceful oasis from the fear and dark hole of cancer. I looked around for an explanation – almost hidden in modesty, a plaque to commemorate Paddy Harrington. I was speechless (as loved Padraig from his majors) – but what a class understated thing to do.
The next day – I had my putter with me. I had not been playing golf much, before or during – but this was almost the re-introduction to golf. An escape.
But – anyway – that little tale, is a little insight, of how class a bloke Paddy and his family are.
So tonight – I’ll raise a glass (Almost 4 years on) to Padraig and his dad – and say , your right lads , never give up. There is always hope – and if not , moments of joy in our darkest hours.
http://www.friendsofstlukes.ie/products.88.html#
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