Representing Great Britain World First Transplant Golf Open

My name is Ana Browne and I am a female disabled golfer who recieved the gift of life on the 22nd August 2020 during the Covid 19 panademic.

I had a life saving double lung transplant due to having Cystic Fibrosis, a life limiting respiratory condition.

I am representing Great Britain in the first ever World Golf Open Event which will be held in Switzerland 2025. I am so excited to be given this opportunity to be part of it.

The Golf Open event to raise awareness of organ donation and the first of its kind to celebrate the gift of life.

Playing golf gives me a focus and purpose in life. Staying active and participating in a sport, plays a significant part in keeping physically and emotionally well, supporting transplantees recovery.

My transplant has given me a new lease of life, before I struggled to hold a conversation and couldn't walk more than a few minutes without oxygen.

Golf helps my recovery, the feeling of being outdoors in the fresh air, regular walking and admiring the beautiful scenery is the best feeling. Golf is my therapy, it clears my mind, I feel free and happy.

Its a sport everyone can play, with no age limit., you can play competitively or socially and it's great fun.

I am an unfunded athlete, which means I rely on the generosity of supporters like you to help cover the costs of training, equipment, travel, and competition.

I would love the opportunity to compete in the individuals golf event this year at this year in Switerland.

I'm embarking on this exciting new challenge representing Great Britain at the World Transplant Golf Open 2025.

Your support—whether through a small donation or a larger sponsorship—will directly contribute to my journey and help me proudly represent my country, Great Britain. Every contribution, regardless of size, brings me one step closer to achieving this dream.

Together, we can make history for Great Britain at the First World Transplant Golf Open 2025!

I will be playing golf for GB in honour of my brave young lung donor aged 16yrs old and his family. who saved my life. He has given me nearly 5 years of extra quality time with my children, family and friends, I am forever grateful.

I hope my story brings awareness to organ donation and the positive effects it can have on individual lives like mine.

Every organ donor has the potential to save upto 9 lives!

Thank you for reading my story.

Ana x