{"id":25382,"date":"2019-03-19T15:40:33","date_gmt":"2019-03-19T05:40:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/?p=25382"},"modified":"2022-03-29T13:01:42","modified_gmt":"2022-03-29T03:01:42","slug":"taking-swing-ovarian-cancer-diesel-dirt-turf-charity-golf-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/taking-swing-ovarian-cancer-diesel-dirt-turf-charity-golf-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Taking A Swing At Ovarian Cancer: Diesel Dirt & Turf Charity Golf Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Diesel Dirt & Turf (DDT) annual charity golf day, sponsored by Digga<\/a>, was in full swing last week. Held at Twin Creeks Golf and Country Club, more than 130 participants all teed off to raise money for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF). <\/span><\/p>\n

The charity is very close to the hearts of the event organiser as well as the event sponsor, Digga, whose CEO and managing director, Suzie Wright, sadly passed away from ovarian cancer last year. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAt Digga we have given to many different charities over the years. But we\u2019ve made the decision that ovarian cancer research is our cause now. We\u2019re very grateful to be given the ability to select the charity for this event,\u201d says Lionel Smitka, Digga Marketing Manager. \u201cThe OCRF are fantastic people and it\u2019s a great cause that\u2019s close to many of us at Digga and within the wider industry.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Machines4U director, Steve Krebs, along with one of our account managers, Jade Flack, attended the event and are proud to be contributing to a great cause. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"Steve
Machines4U director, Steve [right], and account manager, Jade [left], ready for tee-off.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\u201cThe DDT are doing great things in the industry, and this golf day is a testament to that. Not only do we get to have fun, meet some great people and enjoy a great sport\u2014we are raising money for a fantastic cause at the same time. That feels pretty damn good,\u201d said Steve. <\/span><\/p>\n
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Steve mingling with Shaun Sabri and Brendan Young from CreditOne<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Machines4U are proud supporters of the <\/span>Diesel Dirt & Turf expo<\/span><\/a>, attending the expo for the last 3 years and becoming Gold Media Sponsor<\/a> for both 2018 and 2019. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"DDT
Steve (orange shirt) posing on the green during the putting competition<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The day began with breakfast, followed by a putting competition. As the last competitor, Karl Corry from Okuma, stepped onto the green and hit his ball, everyone gasped. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe last guy got a hole in one! Couldn\u2019t believe it. We were just like\u2014well that\u2019s it, comp\u2019s over!\u201d laughed Jade. <\/span><\/p>\n

After the putting comp, everyone got ready for the 18-hole course, followed by a sit-down lunch and presentation. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe had a great time playing the 18. There are so many great people in our industry and it\u2019s always nice to come together. Especially to raise money and awareness for something that impacts so many women and their families across Australia,\u201d said Steve. <\/span><\/p>\n

A Huge Success <\/span><\/h2>\n

Everyone felt the success of the day, participants and organisers alike. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re extremely happy how the day turned out,\u201d says Lionel. \u201cThe numbers were well up an extra 50 golfers from last year, with over 130 golfers and 50 prizes that were raffled away. And to top it off, it looks like we\u2019ll have raised around $32,000 which is just incredible for a single-day event.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s a wonderful thing when an industry rallies together for a cause. The DDT annual golf day was no different.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe earthmoving industry is so generous, like you wouldn\u2019t believe. Pretty much every company involved donated prizes or similar to auction or raffle off. During the day they bought thousands of raffle tickets and donated an incredible amount of money,\u201d Lionel said. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cEven Clint Stanaway from Channel 9 donated his time to come down and MC the event. It\u2019s truly remarkable. We\u2019re thankful the organiser of DDT gave us the opportunity to choose our own charity and have that charity be the beneficiary of this event.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Putting For Ovarian Cancer Research<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"DDT
OCRF ambassadors Arbel Givargis and Clint Stanaway discuss the importance of ovarian cancer research<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As they state on their website, the <\/span>OCRF<\/span><\/a> is Australia\u2019s leading independent body dedicated to national ovarian cancer research. Their goal is to raise awareness and vital research funds for the development of an early detection test.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cUnfortunately by the time a diagnosis occurs, it\u2019s usually too late. There are no early detection tests. So we at Digga want to help the OCRF find a solution for the prevention and early detection of ovarian cancer,\u201d says Lionel. <\/span><\/p>\n

The OCRF receive no government funding. Instead relying solely on the support of businesses and the broader community, and events like the DDT annual golf day. <\/span><\/p>\n

Donations over $2 are tax deductible, so why not <\/span>make a contribution<\/span><\/a> to the cause today. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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