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Henry Jordan's 100-Hole Golf Challenge to Support Wife with Stage Four Small Bowel Cancer
6/30/2026, 2:55:27 PM
The 100-Hole Golf Challenge
He began his challenge at 04:30 BST at Brickhampton Court Golf Complex in Churchdown, intending to complete 100 holes within a single day and finish around 20:00 BST. The event is organized to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Background
Laura Jordan received a diagnosis of small-bowel cancer 18 months prior to the challenge. After initial surgery, a March assessment indicated metastatic spread, rendering the disease incurable. Macmillan Cancer Support provided a blue badge and assistance with services associated with incurable cancer, prompting the fundraising goal.
Key Participants
Henry Jordan, the challenger, leads the effort. His wife, Laura, is undergoing her seventh cycle of chemotherapy. Their daughter accompanies the family on the course. Henry’s father, Phil Jordan, participates as a supporter and publicly expressed pride in his son’s effort.
Timeline
Quantitative Details
The fundraising target is £5,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. The challenge comprises 100 holes, estimated to require walking roughly 30 miles. A silent auction is taking place concurrently at the golf club. Laura Jordan has completed six rounds of chemotherapy, with a seventh recently finished.
Impact and Significance
The initiative adds to the financial assistance already provided by Macmillan to the Jordan family, including a blue badge and other support for incurable cancer. By publicizing the challenge, Henry Jordan seeks to raise additional donations for the charity.
On-the-Ground Perspectives
Family members accompanied Henry Jordan during the challenge. Phil Jordan described the situation as “sad” but expressed pride in his son’s commitment. The silent auction at the golf club offered spectators a way to contribute to the fundraising effort.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Watching someone you love face that kind of fight changes everything,” — Henry Jordan, Husband
- “If she can endure six rounds of chemotherapy, we can push ourselves to complete 100 holes of golf in a single day.” — Henry Jordan
- “I'm in the stage of, there's nothing I can do to help her in that sense, so this is me doing something for her and to thank Macmillan for everything they have done for us as well,” — Henry Jordan
- “But we're very proud of him and he's doing his wife very proud.” — Phil Jordan, Father
What's Next
The challenge is scheduled to conclude by the evening, after which the raised funds will be given to Macmillan Cancer Support.
