MOUNT GAMBIER RALLYS AGAINST PROSTATE CANCER

Tony Pasin’s ninth Big Aussie BBQ has once again raised significant funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA), with over $1,000 raised this year. This brings the cumulative amount raised to well over $9,000, a testament to the ongoing generosity and community spirit of the people of Mount Gambier.

“Since 2016, we’ve been holding the Big Aussie BBQ each September to support our local Prostate Cancer Support Group and the PCFA in raising awareness and funds,” Mr. Pasin said.

Mr. Pasin was first inspired to start this event after attending the PCFA’s Big Aussie Barbie at Parliament House, Canberra, in 2015.

“It was at that BBQ that I first became acutely aware of how prevalent prostate cancer is – it's the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian men. About 1 in 5 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, and over 3,000 lives are lost each year to this disease,” Mr. Pasin said, referring to recent statistics from the PCFA.

“Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community and the hard work of the local Prostate Cancer Support Group, we've been able to raise thousands of dollars for the PCFA. But more importantly, the BBQs have sparked hundreds of conversations about early detection, which could ultimately save lives,” Mr. Pasin added.

Mr. Pasin also expressed his gratitude to local businesses, Bakers Delight Commercial Street, Shelton’s Butchers, Coates Hire, and Key2Sale, who have been instrumental in making the BBQ possible. For the second year in a row, Key2Sale contributed a generous $500 donation to the cause. Huge thanks to Gail and her team.

For more information on prostate cancer and how you can help, visit the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia website at https://www.prostate.org.au