THE family of a Worcester lorry driver killed in an horrific accident at work have organised a charity golf tournament in his memory.

The Adam Millichip Memorial Golf Challenge will entail about 180 family members and friends, and even soldiers and workers from national and international companies, coming together for an event that has attracted big sponsors and prizes for an auction and raffle.

Money raised from the event at Cleobury Mortimer Golf Club, near Bewdley, on Friday, go to Aid for Asperger’s – set up in memory of Adrian Palmer, aged 21, of Tenbury, who suffered from the illness and who died in an attack in the town in 2006 – and Tenbury Round Table, which will distribute the money to local good causes.

Mr Millichip was a 27-year-old former pupil of Tenbury High School. He had served as a soldier, but at the time of his death lived with his young family in St Peter’s, Worcester. He had been delivering metal to a business in Hampshire in November 2007 when he was killed in an accident involving a forklift truck.

Mr Millichip’s brother Stuart said he decided about a year ago that he wanted to organise a special way of remembering him.

“I’m really pleased and proud of the response we have got,” he said.

“It will be three years in November since Adam died, and I don’t know if it gets easier or you get stronger, but you learn to deal with it.”

Mr Millichip said two trophies will be up for grabs for the teams to win. Some of those taking part work for high-profile companies. The Queen’s Royal Hussars – the regiment his brother served in – are also sending a team.

Mr Millichip said he had some “fantastic prizes” lined up for the auction and raffle. Manchester United FC, the team his brother supported, are among the many who have donated gifts. Mr Millichip said he had had such a good response to the whole event that he expects the event to become an annual occasion.