A father and son from Brampton have raised more than £800 for the stillbirth and neonatal death charity Sands by completing the Golf for Sands challenge.

Simon Maylor and his son Peter took part in the challenge on August 24 at Brampton Park Golf Club (BPGC) by playing 45 holes of golf, which marked the charity's 45th anniversary.

Simon's daughter and Peter's sister, Jessica, was stillborn at 38 weeks in 1999, and they wanted to complete the challenge in her memory, supporting Sand's work to help families that have lost babies through stillbirth or death at a very young age.

The Hunts Post: Simon and Peter racked up approximately 40,000 steps each and estimate they hit around 300 balls.Simon and Peter racked up approximately 40,000 steps each and estimate they hit around 300 balls. (Image: Simon Maylor)

Simon said: "We wanted to achieve our goal in less than 13 hours because there are 13 families a day in the UK that are affected by baby loss.

"The 24th was an appropriate date as Jessica was 'born asleep' 24 years ago, and her mother and I received tremendous support from Sands at the time.

"It's great that as a member of BPGC, I was able to invite my son along to do the challenge with me, and I'm grateful for the support from the club and its members."

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Simon and Peter completed the challenge around 10 and a half hours, walking a mammoth 26km.

The Hunts Post: From L to R: Peter, Simon, Charlotte and Alice.From L to R: Peter, Simon, Charlotte and Alice. (Image: Simon Maylor)

They were joined by Simon's wife, Charlotte, his regular golfing friend Paul Stevens, and Simon's 'rainbow' daughter, Alice, for the last few holes to walk the course with them.

Director of golf at BPGC, Richard Beadles, said: "I was more than happy to allow Simon and his son to spend the day on the course for such a worthwhile cause, and the members responded very positively to them as well.

"We're delighted they have managed to raise so much money with the event."

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The Hunts Post: Paul Stevens (far right) joined Simon and Peter for the last few holes.Paul Stevens (far right) joined Simon and Peter for the last few holes. (Image: Simon Maylor)

Simon and Peter have so far raised £846, which has taken Sands' total in the challenge across the UK to more than £8000.

Simon said that he is "really pleased" to have made such a contribution, and if you wish to donate, visit: https://sands.enthuse.com/pf/simon-maylor.