At a recent lunch held by the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) to thank its key sponsors and supporters, General Manager of Pirtek Fluid Systems, Stephen Dutton presented the PCFA with a cheque for $100,000 from the proceeds of the inaugural Pirtek Fishing Challenge.
The lunch held at Victoria Barracks, Sydney, was hosted by Alan Jones and attended by many long standing supporters of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia as well as their CEO, Andrew Giles and National Chairman, Graeme Johnson.
On presenting the cheque, Stephen Dutton commented, “We are thrilled to be making such a significant contribution to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. The aim of the Pirtek Fishing Challenge was to raise awareness and funds in the fight against prostate cancer.”
“Everyone within our company has embraced the campaign contributing to its success, and we look forward to an even bigger competition in 2010.”
The $100,000 will be utilised to fund research and awareness programs in the fight against prostate cancer.
The date for the 2010 Pirtek Fishing Challenge has been set for Sunday, April 11, 2010.
Further details are available on the website – www.pirtekfishingchallenge.com.au.