Scottish golfing champion helps Cornerstone celebrate 30 years of care and support

Leading Scottish social enterprise Cornerstone are delighted to announce that golfing champion, Richie Ramsay, has agreed to become its new Patron.

The golfing ace, originally from Aberdeen, will help Cornerstone and the people it supports celebrate what will be the charity's 30th year.

The PGA European Tour player and 2009 South African Open champion commented, "I am delighted to lend my support to Cornerstone as a Patron for the charity. The team at Cornerstone provide a fantastic range of services in supporting adults and children with disabilities across Scotland. They do a terrific job and I wish them a successful year in 2010 as they celebrate their 30th anniversary."

Edel Harris, Cornerstone's Chief Executive said "Everyone at Cornerstone is delighted that Richie Ramsay has agreed to become our Patron and this is excellent news as we enter our 30th year.

"My staff, people we support and their families are looking forward to celebrating our 30th year throughout 2010 and we hope many people in the community will get involved, helping us to enable the people we support to enjoy a valued life."

Following Richie Ramsay’s win at the South African Open he has also confirmed a new two year sponsorship deal with leading Aberdeen based business the Craig Group. The family run group also has a history of supporting Cornerstone and are delighted that Richie will be taking up the role of patron for the organisation.

Douglas Craig, Managing Director said, “Cornerstone has built an excellent reputation on 30 years of hard work and dedication to people with disabilities and additional needs. We would like to pass on our sincerest congratulations to all the staff and volunteers who deliver such a great service to those most in need. Richie will make an excellent addition as patron to the charity and we wish Cornerstone many more years of success in the future.”

A year of events is planned throughout the country to celebrate Cornerstone's 30th Anniversary, including the 30:30 Challenge where people are being encouraged to creatively fundraise in any way they choose or by taking part in some of the pre-arranged events.

Anyone wishing to get involved in the work of Cornerstone and its 30th Anniversary celebrations should call 0141 550 7580 or visit the website at www.cornerstone.org.uk/events