Photo: Scott Henley, Bradley Lindsay, Mayor Stephen Batty, Jarryd Brigham and Cameron Shaw
The Mornington Peninsula community has once again shown its generosity, with this year's Mayoral Charity Golf Day raising an outstanding $68,059 to support local people experiencing homelessness.
Held at Peppers Moonah Links on 26 October, the event brought together 108 golfers and around 50 guests for lunch, with local businesses, community members and sponsors uniting behind a shared goal of supporting vulnerable residents across the Peninsula.
Funds were raised through player registrations, sponsorships and a highly successful silent auction, with all proceeds supporting the important work of the Peninsula's local community support centres.
Mayor Stephen Batty thanked everyone involved in making the day a success.
"I am incredibly proud of what our community has achieved through this event. The response from local businesses, sponsors, golfers and residents was overwhelming, and together we have raised nearly $68,000 to help people doing it tough across our Peninsula," Cr Batty said.
"These funds will support the dedicated local organisations that work every day to assist people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. Their work has a profound impact on the lives of individuals and families in our community."
The Mayor also acknowledged the contribution of the event's major sponsor, Bendigo Bank Mt Eliza, alongside the many Peninsula businesses that supported the day through sponsorship, participation and auction donations.
"I would like to sincerely thank Bendigo Bank Mt Eliza, our sponsors, donors and everyone who participated on the day. Their generosity demonstrates the strong community spirit that exists across the Mornington Peninsula," Cr Batty said.
The Mayor noted that it was particularly encouraging to see long-standing local businesses come together to support the event and contribute to its success. The event highlighted the important role local businesses play in strengthening and supporting the wider community.
Mornington Peninsula Shire Chief Executive Officer Mark Stoermer also recognised the contribution of the Peninsula's long-standing local businesses, many of which have supported the community for decades.
"It was wonderful to see so many established local businesses come together for such an important cause. Their continued commitment to the Peninsula demonstrates the strength of our business community and the positive contribution it makes to local people and organisations," Mr Stoermer said.
Funds raised through the event will support:
- Southern Peninsula Community Support and Information Centre
- Mornington Community Support Centre
- Western Port Community Support Centre
