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The Aquanita Charity Golf day, held on December 5th, carried a full field to raise awareness for the E.J.Whitten Foundation in support of prostate cancer research. Held in blustery conditions on the picturesque Southern Golf Course, the day was a huge success that featured a lunch, charity auction and an ambrose tournament that succeeded in raising over $12,000 for the foundation. On the greens participants competed for the perpetual Elvstroem Cup and this years successful team, with a score of 53.875, was the Menere’s BMW team comprising; Andrew Mathers, Terry Bender, Andrew Minter and Aquanita’s Sam Doran. Second home was the Canterbury Partners team with a score of 54.25 whilst the Brighton Mazda team took third. Went begging was the Mini Cooper car which was the prize for a hole-in-one at the third.

The field lines up in front of the perpetual Elvstroem Cup

Ted Whitten Jnr. was on hand over lunch to deliver a poignant speak about the foundation and the perils of prostate cancer. “The male population of Australia needs to become more aware and more vigilant about their health and particularly their prostate. Having organisations such as Aquanita Racing assist us in spreading our message and making such a fabulous financial contribution to our foundation is much appreciated” said Ted.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer found in Australian men after skin cancer and is only second to lung cancer as the most common cause of cancer related deaths in men. The disease is found mainly in men over the age of 50 with approximately 12,000 new cases diagnosed each year. There is no known cause of this cancer but it is known that the growth of cancer cells in the prostate is stimulated by male hormones, especially testosterone. There is a lot of debate about how and when the cancer should be treated but treatment in early stages of development can cure the disease. Chances are that if Ted Whitten Snr. had commenced annual check-ups after turning 50 he may well have still been alive today.

This was the eighth year in a row that Aquanita have conducted their charity golf day and funds raised from these events now exceed $60,000. For further information please contact Peter Oliver (03) 9573 3700 or email peter@aquanita.com.au. More information on the E.J. Whitten Foundation, established in 1995, can be found at www.ejwhittenfoundation.com.au.


		Aquanita Charity Golf Day
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer found in Australian men after skin cancer and is only second to lung cancer as the most common cause of cancer related deaths in men.		The Aquanita Charity Golf day, held on December 5th, carried a full field to raise awareness for the E.J.Whitten Foundation in support of prostate cancer research. Held in blustery conditions on the picturesque Southern Golf Course, the day was a huge success that featured a lunch, charity auction and an ambrose tournament that succeeded in raising over $12,000 for the foundation. On the greens participants competed for the perpetual Elvstroem Cup and this years successful team, with a score of 53.875, was the Menere’s BMW team comprising; Andrew Mathers, Terry Bender, Andrew Minter and Aquanita’s Sam Doran. Second home was the Canterbury Partners team with a score of 54.25 whilst the Brighton Mazda team took third. Went begging was the Mini Cooper car which was the prize for a hole-in-one at the third. The field lines up in front of the perpetual Elvstroem Cup Ted Whitten Jnr. was on hand over lunch to deliver a poignant speak about the foundation and the perils of prostate cancer. “The male population of Australia needs to become more aware and more vigilant about their health and particularly their prostate. Having organisations such as Aquanita Racing assist us in spreading our message and making such a fabulous financial contribution to our foundation is much appreciated” said Ted. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer found in Australian men after skin cancer and is only second to lung cancer as the most common cause of cancer related deaths in men. The disease is found mainly in men over the age of 50 with approximately 12,000 new cases diagnosed each year. There is no known cause of this cancer but it is known that the growth of cancer cells in the prostate is stimulated by male hormones, especially testosterone. There is a lot of debate about how and when the cancer should be treated but treatment in early stages of development can cure the disease. Chances are that if Ted Whitten Snr. had commenced annual check-ups after turning 50 he may well have still been alive today. This was the eighth year in a row that Aquanita have conducted their charity golf day and funds raised from these events now exceed $60,000. For further information please contact Peter Oliver (03) 9573 3700 or email peter@aquanita.com.au. More information on the E.J. Whitten Foundation, established in 1995, can be found at www.ejwhittenfoundation.com.au.