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Crowds gathered at the Huyton and Prescot Golf Club this evening to celebrate the 13th instalment of the Anne Williams Golf Day.

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.

Golfers compete for a variety of different prizes throughout the day, and the winners are awarded the Anne Williams shield.

This year, the family event raised money for the Dan Kay Foundation, in memory of former ECHO journalist and Hillsborough campaigner Dan Kay - a foundation close to the hearts of all the organisers.

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.

Much-loved former Liverpool Echo journalist Dan Kay

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.

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.

Stephen Warnock hits a shot during the Anne Williams Memorial Golf Day(Image: Liverpool Echo)

Amos Waldman, co-founder and chair of The Dan Kay Foundation, said: "On behalf of the Dan Kay Foundation I want to give a massive and sincere thanks to Ste, Gaz, Max, everyone on the Anne Williams Golf Day committee and, of course, the Williams family for agreeing that we would be [the chosen charity].

"This event was one of the highlights on Dan’s calendar.