Turning course pink for McGrath fundraiser

Redcliffe Golf Club will be a sea of pink at the 42^ndannual Dorothy Banks Charity Day, being held next month.

The fundraiser, on Tuesday October 1, will raise funds for the McGrath Foundation Breast Care Nurses.

In the last four years, despite COVID, Redcliffe’s women’s sub-committee has raised more than $20,000 for cancer charities and support organisations.

These include Love Your Sister, Leukemia Foundation, Australian Cancer Research Foundation and Be Uplifted.

“We are looking to raise the bar this year,” Robyn Collett, Vice-President RGC Women’s Sub-Committee, said.

“We invite all members and friends of Redcliffe Golf Club to get behind us by direct donation or donating raffle prizes.”

The charity day celebrates the life of Dorothy Banks, who joined Redcliffe Golf Club in 1967 and was president from 1978-1980.

She passed away in 1982 after a brief battle with cancer.

Jill Adams, president from 1981-82, launched the fundraiser in Dorothy’s honour and the cold-water station at the halfway house was donated in her memory.

This year’s charity day will feature a stableford waltz competition, with a shotgun start at 8.30am. Entry $26 per visiting player.

Everyone is encouraged to wear pink.

There will be novelty prizes on the course and "prize of the day" thanks to sponsors Eric Oxenford, Paul Barber and Trish Clowes.

Players will also get morning tea on arrival, lunch can be ordered. Bookings close September 12, timesheet opens September 16.

To donate and for full details of the day click here.

To contact the women’s committee email womenscommittee@redcliffegolf.com or phone president Paula O’Reilly 0428 625606.