Castlemaine Golf Club is once again hosting its Una Carroll Anti-Cancer Fund Raising Day this Sunday February 19.
Una Carroll was an active member of the Castlemaine club for more than 20 years and treasurer for many. She passed away in 1992. As a memorial to her, the Una Carroll Anti-Cancer Fund Raising Day was established as an annual event the year she passed away and has been held ever since.
Money raised goes to the Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) to support its work across Victoria.
In between when you woke up this morning and when you go to sleep tonight, 57 Australians will be told they have breast cancer. The same will happen tomorrow, and the next day too, making breast cancer the most common cancer affecting Australian women.
BCNA is Australia’s leading breast cancer consumer organisation. They have worked tirelessly to ensure that all Australians who are affected by breast cancer receive the very best care, treatment and support.
This year’s golf event is being proudly supported by Leech Earthmoving Contracting Castlemaine, Glen and Megan Carroll and CGC golf coach Paul Powell.
Event coordinator Peggy Ronnau said the fund raiser is a great tribute to Una and a celebration of partnerships within the local community, whilst raising funds for a very important cause.
“We wanted to fill up part of one of our large dams and Leech Earthmoving were undertaking construction works on the new Arcare Aged Care facility at the time and needed a place to unload clean fill. They kindly brought it down and filled part of the dam and this area will now be landscaped and enhanced. Now they have gotten on board sponsoring this special event,” Peggy said.
Leech Earthmoving’s Darren Rice said they were proud to support this important event.
“It’s a terrific cause and a great way of raising awareness and funds to tackle this disease,” he said.
Castlemaine Golf Club greenkeeper Glenn Carroll said that it is wonderful to see his mum’s memory and contribution to the club still being celebrated 31 years after her death.
“Dad started the initial event and the club has carried it on after his passing. It’s a really great way of honouring mum’s memory and raising awareness,” Glenn said.
An individual stableford will be played and visitors are welcome. Start time: 10am for a 10.30am shotgun start. Entry fee $20.
The Una Carroll Trophy will be awarded to the Best Female Castlemaine golfer, plus $600 worth of prizes will be awarded for Straightest Drive, Nearest the pin on Par 3, Best Male Golfer, Best Female Visitor Golfer, Best Pink Outfit and Best Pink Tattoo placement.
To book to be part of the fundraiser text Peggy 0409 232 919, Garry 0414 684 201 or Ross 0419 091 154.