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Gallery: Golf day at Newmachar for St Fergus colleague who may never walk again

Oceaneering are raising money for the recovery of Calvin Cheyne.

The event took place at Newmachar Golf Club. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
The event took place at Newmachar Golf Club. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Dozens gathered at Newmachar Golf Club on Friday with the aim of raising over £20,000 for their St Fergus colleague who may never walk again.

During the summer of 2024, Calvin Cheyne had surgery for Chiari Malformation which is a bulge in the back of the brain that puts pressure on the spinal cord.

The surgery, at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, went well. But, in recovery, the Oceaneering ROV pilot choked on a piece of toast which entered his lungs and caused him to collapse.

The St Fergus dad was rushed to intensive care where he was placed in a medically induced coma. An MRI scan later revealed part of his spinal cord and brain stem have been permanently damaged and he may never walk again.

Newmachar golf day for Calvin Cheyne

In September, his family organised a JustGiving page to raise money for Calvin’s recovery.

His Oceaneering colleagues organised Friday’s golf day with the aim of raising £20,000 – which would take the fundraising passed its halfway mark.

Around 100 people took part in Friday’s event with numerous companies helping out with prizes and donations.

Our photographer Kath Flannery captured the best pictures on the day.

Players at the golfing event.
Lining up to take the shot.
Oceaneering organised a big golf day this friday.
The aim is raising £20,000.
Many happy golfers on the course today.
Kayla Wilson with Calvin’s sister Lainey Cheyne.
The weather stayed nice for the event.
A strong putt.
Moving from green to green.
Focus is needed for this shot.
These guys brought their “A” game.
Ready to get going.
Golf clubs at the ready!
A fantastic turnout to the event.
Complete silence needed for this shot.
Crossing over the bridge.
Calvin Cheyne’s sister is raising cash for rehab for him.
So much fun was had.
An enjoyable day of golf for all.
Getting ready to move to another green.
Where did that ball go?
Another golf ball at the ready.
Many people took part in the event and made donations.
The excitement builds..
A good social setting.
The golf ball is long gone.

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