Local social golfers Rod Dickinson, Russ Tuckerman and Dave Robson have raised more than $4,000 to support cancer patients after taking part in Cancer Council’s The Longest Day challenge on December 11, supported by Gosford Golf Club.
To their surprise, local real estate agency, Gittoes – East Gosford dollar-matched their fundraising, donating $4,000 and bringing their total to almost $9,000 raised.
Cancer Council NSW’s Community Fundraising Co-ordinator Jaynie Moloney said all funds raised would go towards Cancer Council’s life-saving cancer research, prevention programs, and information and support services, including financial and legal assistance, practical support and information services.
“In NSW alone, it is estimated that about 53,000 people will be diagnosed with cancer in a single year, with around 15,825 deaths expected,” she said.
“We are so grateful to all of our golfers and fundraisers, and to the local businesses like Gittoes, who step up to give such a generous donation to support this important cause.”