Balloo Hire Teeing Up Again for Oscar Knox Cup

Balloo Hire Proudly Sponsors the Oscar Knox Cup for the Second Year!

We are delighted to announce that Balloo Hire is once again the Title Sponsor of the Oscar Knox Cup! Our continued partnership with this prestigious event underscores our commitment to supporting local communities and honoring the legacy of an inspiring young boy, Oscar Knox.

Wee Oscar Knox won the hearts of the nation during his two and a half year fight with high-risk neuroblastoma, but tragically he died in 2014 at just 5 years old. His Dad, Stephen, launched the annual golf day in 2016 in his memory to help raise vital funds for research into the disease.

This year’s Oscar Knox Cup, which takes place on Friday 6^th September at Belfast’s Fortwilliam Golf Club, brings together golf enthusiasts, corporate partners, philanthropists and sports personalities alike for a fun-filled day of friendly competition and giving back. With the invaluable support of Balloo Hire for the second year in succession, this year’s event could be the biggest yet, building on the massive £175,000 already raised through this event to date.

Oscar’s Dad Stephen Knox said:

“We are extremely happy that Balloo Hire is continuing it’s support for the Oscar Knox Cup as headline sponsor again in 2024. Every penny raised by this event goes towards vital neuroblastoma research, and every research project funded takes us a step closer to finding a cure for this devastating childhood cancer.”

About the Oscar Knox Cup

The Oscar Knox Cup is more than just a Golfing event; it’s a celebration of community spirit, resilience, and the enduring impact of one brave little boy. Oscar Knox, affectionately known as ‘Wee Oscar’, touched the hearts of many with his courageous battle against neuroblastoma, a rare form of childhood cancer. His legacy lives on through this annual event, bringing together teams and families to celebrate sportsmanship and camaraderie.

Our Continued Commitment

At Balloo Hire, we believe in giving back to the communities that have supported us over the years. Sponsoring the Oscar Knox Cup allows us to contribute to a cause that resonates deeply with our values. This partnership enables us to support the event's organization, ensuring it continues to be a day filled with joy, competition, and community spirit.

This year’s Oscar Knox Cup promises to be even more exciting, with numerous teams competing in a day of golfing. Alongside the Golf action, there will be family-friendly activities, food, and opportunities to learn more about the Oscar Knox Fund. The fund supports various children’s charities and initiatives, continuing Oscar’s legacy of helping others.

Kieran Carville, Finance Manager, Balloo Hire said:

"The Balloo Team are delighted to be the Title Sponsor of the Oscar Knox Cup for the second year in a row! Supporting this incredible event allows us to honor Oscar's legacy and contribute to our community. We look forward to another fantastic tournament filled with sportsmanship and community spirit. Join us for a memorable day! 

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the organizers, participants, and spectators who make this event possible. It’s an honor to be part of something so meaningful, and we look forward to another successful year of the Oscar Knox Cup."

Oscar’s Mum Leona Knox, who is Head of Research at Solving Kids’ Cancer UK said;

“Childhood cancer research is massively underfunded, which is delaying the discovery of more effective and less toxic treatments to help children just like Oscar. Less than half of children diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma are alive 5 years after diagnosis. That is simply not good enough. Far too many families continue to be devastated in the same way that ours has been.

Let’s make this year’s Oscar Knox Cup unforgettable! 

The Oscar Knox Cup often features sports personalities such as Carl Frampton, Paddy Barnes, Michael and Jamie Conlan, Antrim Snooker star Mark Allen, Belfast Giants Coach Adam Keefe and ex-Manchester Utd footballer Keith Gillespie. Participants will compete in a day of friendly competition, networking and giving back. They will also have the opportunity to test their skills through the usual on-course competitions such as closest to the pin, longest drive, beat the bookie and beat the pro, plus there will be the chance to win a brand new Rolex GMT Master II watch worth £15,000 with a hole-in-one courtesy of Pride and Pinion. 

Afterwards, golfers will enjoy a two-course meal in the restaurant, followed by a prize giving, auction, raffle and evening of fantastic live entertainment.

For more information, including booking and sponsorship opportunities, please email oscarknoxcup@gmail.com or contact Stephen on +4477 4700 0052. To make a donation towards the event please visit www.justgiving.com/page/oscarknoxcup2024