Seven-year-old Michael Gee will try to complete 36 holes at Bury Golf Club in eight hours to say thank you to staff who cared for his granddad, David, at the Bury St Edmunds unit.

Michael's father, Steven, of Smith Walk, Bury, said: "Michael was very close to his granddad and was devastated when he died.

"I am very proud of him – he has got his heart in the right place."

David Gee, 66, was treated for bowel cancer in November 2005 but died in April after six weeks in the Macmillan Unit.

Having played golf since he was four, Michael hopes to complete the challenge with 180 to 200 strokes on October 26.

Jan Brittain, Macmillan information services manager, said: "It is fantastic Michael has made up his mind to do this. Whatever money he raises will be put to good use."

To sponsor Michael, send cheques, payable to the Macmillan Unit Endow-ment Fund WSH Trust, to West Suffolk Hospital, Hardwick Lane, Bury, Suffolk IP33 2QZ.