Next Sunday marks the annual fundraiser’s 15^th year.

In addition to raising vital funds, OTIS general manager Rachel Mason said the Golf Day was an opportunity to thank the foundation’s supporters.

“We are indebted to teams who participate every year in this event, their involvement helps make our Golf Day a success as well as a great day out,” Mrs Mason said.

“MGR Accountants and a number of teams from Birchip have played every year, along with teams from Bendigo Bank, McCormick Harris and Southern Cross Austereo, so it is fantastic to see them on the list again in 2018.

“The contribution each year of our volunteers, led by Grant Hoppe, and the team from Bendigo Toyota is no doubt part of the reason for the event’s success.” 

The OTIS Foundation provides accommodation at no cost to breast cancer patients and their loved ones at retreats throughout Australia.

Fundraising activities support the costs associated with providing the stays.

The OTIS Foundation Annual Golf Day and Annual Raffle have raised a combined total of more than $500,000 in 15 years.

Mrs Mason said the number of properties available to the foundation for retreats had increased 10-fold in that period, providing a need to continue to raise significant funds.

OTIS provided stays to 720 women and their loved ones in 2016-17.

The OTIS Foundation Annual Golf Day is on Sunday, March 25 at the Bendigo Golf Club.

Tee off is at noon, with OTIS founder Dr Andrew Barling to officially open the event from 11.15pm.

A high-end raffle, held in conjunction with the Golf Day, adds to the fundraising total.

Prizes include AFL corporate box package and a behind the scenes insight into ANZAC Day Race Day at at Flemington Racecourse.

The OTIS Foundation has invited anyone seeking information on team sponsorship of the annual raffle to either call (03) 5444 1185 or visit www.otisfoundation.org.au.