Until the World Record Attempt
He's swinging for the record - and for families doing it tough.
Chipping for Charity – Help Mick hit more than 10,392 golf balls on October 17th and raise funds for families with children who are ill or injured
Every shot brings Ronald McDonald Houses across Australia closer to keeping families together when they need it most.
In 2021, Mick McLoughlin – a Brisbane local, board member and long-time supporter of Ronald McDonald House Charities – set a Guinness World Record by playing 2,001 holes of golf in just seven days.
He raised more than $300,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) South East Queensland, helping provide accommodation, meals and support to thousands of families with children who are ill or injured.
Now, he's back for round two. This time, he's 'Chipping for Charity' attempting to hit over 10,392 golf balls to a target in 24 hours, breaking a record set in 2002.
It started as a challenge from his son, who noticed how fast Mick was smashing through practice buckets. A quick search confirmed the record existed - and had stood for over two decades. So Mick picked up his clubs again, with a bigger mission in mind.
"If I can swing a club 10,000 times in a day to help families with a sick child stay together - I will."
This attempt will raise funds for every Ronald McDonald House across Australia, providing families with accommodation, support, and care close to their child's hospital bed.
You're helping keep families close when it matters most
How it helps
19 Ronald McDonald Houses
Families often have to travel far from home to receive the medical care their child needs. Ronald McDonald Houses provide essential care and support for families, only steps away from the hospital.
18 Ronald McDonald Family Rooms
Family Rooms are located in Women’s and Children’s Hospitals and just moments away from their child’s bedside. Carers can make a cup of tea or a meal, take a shower, or simply rest.
6 Ronald McDonald Family Retreats
Family Retreats in idyllic locations give families with a seriously ill child, or those grieving the loss of a child, the opportunity to take a break and spend some much needed time together.
Ronald McDonald Learning Program
With a Learning Program in each Australian State and Territory, RMHC helps students catch-up on missed education, making the return to school less stressful. In addition, the EDMed program helps ensure teachers are well equipped to support seriously ill children returning to school.
10 RMHC Hospitality Carts
Stocked with boredom busters including books, games, arts and crafts for children, and essential items like toiletries, eye-masks and ear-plugs for adults, the Hospitality Cart is a special way of providing rapid, mobile care and connection with our families whilst in hospital.
Meet Mick McLoughlin
Mick McLoughlin is a dedicated board member of Ronald McDonald House Charities South East Queensland (RMHC SEQ) since 2014 and has also served on the RMHC Australia board. His commitment to supporting families with seriously ill children is unwavering.
In 2021, Mick set a Guinness World Record by playing 2,001 holes of golf in seven days, raising over $300,000 for RMHC SEQ. This remarkable feat was driven by his desire to support families during challenging times.
Now, Mick is preparing for his next challenge: 'Chipping for Charity', hitting more than 10,392 golf balls to a target in 24 hours. This endeavour aims to raise funds for every Ronald McDonald House across Australia, ensuring families can stay close to their child's hospital bed when they need it most.
“I’ve seen the difference Ronald McDonald House makes for families. If swinging a golf club can help ease even one family’s stress, then I’ll swing until I physically can’t.”
Whether it’s through rain, fatigue or blistered hands - Mick’s swinging for every House across Australia.
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