ISSUE 52 — APR 2020
Melbourne Market
Charity Golf Day soars once again And just like that, another Melbourne Market Charity Golf Day has come and gone again. In times like these, organisations who are not-for-profit and don't receive any government funding, struggle the most. DEBRA Australia, the volunteer-based organisation, works tirelessly to support those living with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). EB is a rare disease whereby the skin blisters and peels at the slightest touch. Affecting all three layers of skin and internal mucosal linings, EB has been likened to living with third-degree burns. The Melbourne Market Charity Golf Day is one of two major charity events that support DEBRA Australia. Just like the years before, this years Golf Day was a roaring success. With 23 teams joining the day, the event was guaranteed to be fun and enjoyable. The day began with registrations opening up at 10, where players received goodie bags and DEBRA t-shirts. This year, players were given tokens to put in two boxes for the chance to play with a celebrity. Essendon Football Club legends, Terry Danniher, and Paul Van Der Haar joined us for the event. They were selected to play with the teams from Toyota Material Handling Australia and Brescia Wholesalers. After a welcome speech from the Golf Committee Chairman, Joe Amalfi, the event was underway. 8
During the Golf Competition, the weather held out on us, providing a warm day with relatively clear skies. Of course, the day was filled with a bit of rivalry, as well as sportsmanship as players passed each hole. Their competitive spirit came out in full force for the Putting competition, Chipping competition, and Nearest to the Pin competition. This year we had three Hole in One prize up for grabs, a Toyota Forklift donated by Toyota Material Handling Australia, a Mercedes-Benz GLA 180 donated by 3 Point Motors, and the Fresh State $50,000 Cash prize donated by the Melbourne Market Charity Golf Day Committee. While no-one managed a hole-in-one to take out one of the major prizes, the spirit of the day was not lost. As the golf comp drew to a close, attendees moved inside to enjoy a great buffet dinner and a touching presentation from Simone Baird and Lisa Brains from DEBRA Australia. Lisa Brains has lived a life with EB, and even though her life involves so much pain, she still works hard to try and help bring awareness to the disease. At the Golf Day,
