The Redcliffe Golf Club is set to host its 42nd annual Dorothy Banks Charity Day next month, turning the course into a sea of pink to raise funds for McGrath Foundation Breast Care Nurses.
The charity day, scheduled for Tuesday, 1 October, commemorates the legacy of Dorothy Banks, a former club president and member since 1967, who died of cancer in 1982.
Jill Adams, another past president, first initiated this long-standing event to honour Dorothy’s memory and her contributions to the club. Since its inception, the event has become a key date in the club’s calendar, drawing participants and spectators adorned in pink to show their support and raise funds.
Over the past four years, the women’s sub-committee of Redcliffe Golf Club, led by Vice-President Robyn Collett, has successfully raised over $20,000 for various cancer charities, including Love Your Sister, the Leukemia Foundation, Australian Cancer Research Foundation, and Be Uplifted. This year, the club aims to surpass previous efforts by focusing specifically on support for breast cancer. Participants are encouraged to contribute through direct donations or by donating raffle prizes.
The charity day will feature a Stableford waltz competition with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m., and an entry fee of $26 per visiting player. The event is set to offer more than just golf; it will include morning tea on arrival, optional lunch orders, and novelty prizes throughout the course.
The highlight will be the “prize of the day,” generously sponsored by Eric Oxenford, Paul Barber, and Trish Clowes. The community’s enthusiasm is evident as everyone is encouraged to wear pink in solidarity.
Bookings for the event are set to close on 12 September, with the timesheet opening on 16 September, ensuring all participants have ample time to register and prepare for a day of community spirit and fundraising.
For more details, check this event page.
Published 10-Sept-2024