cash boost yesterday when they were given a total of $55,000 during a reception hosted by by Mid Ocean Club. The money was presented on behalf of the club and local companies which helped sponsor the Pro-Am tournament preceding this year's Merrill Lynch Shoot-Out Championship. The proceeds arose from entry fees paid by the various teams. Pictured accepting the cheques are Keith Spurling of the Bermuda Junior Golf Association, Colin Curtis of the St.

John Ambulance Brigade, Dennis Tucker of Sandys Rotary, Hilary Soares of Agape House, Ann Smith Gordon of PALS, Naomi Bean of the LCCA, Zina Woolridge of the Brangman Home and Major Mervin Leach of the Salvation Army. Not present was Dr. Shane Marshall of the Bermuda Heart Foundation. The cheques were presented by Chairman of the Golf Committee Michael Dunkley.