 In June 2007 a Centre for Oncology at Aintree University Hospital was opened, after the charity had raised £1.5 million.Dalglish often competes in the annual "Gary Player Invitational Tournament", a charity golfing event which raises money for children's causes around the world.On 1 July 2011, Dalglish was awarded an honorary degree by the University of Ulster, for services to football and charity.