Val McDiarmid who works for Lloyds TSB Scotland claimed £500 for the Scottish Blind Golf Society. “One of my sons, Cameron, is registered blind and he is the youngest member of the Society,” she said. “He’s played with them for the last six years, and for the last four has represented Scotland. He was also recently awarded an Order of Merit, and apart from being great experience it has really boosted his confidence and opened up a whole new sport for him. My younger son and my husband have also been involved guiding Cameron, so this society has been a large part of our family’s life. This year I held a race night to raise money for the group, and the extra £500 I was able to claim through matched giving helped boost the amount. Over the years I’ve claimed more than £2,200 through matched giving and the money does make a real difference.”