The 4 Ts Golf Tournament aims to raise awareness for breast and testicular cancer and funds for MRI Campaign

In its inaugural year, the Tata’s and Testicles Golf Tournament (Four Ts) will aim to bring a golf tournament to the region that raises awareness and funds for both breast and testicular cancers.

Funds raised during the tournament will be donated to the new MRI Suite at the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital (AMGH) in Goderich.

The tournament, which has been sold out for months, includes 18 holes of golf with a cart and dinner during the all-day fundraiser.

Marilyn Turner, organiser of the event, said during the all-day fundraising event, anyone can venture out to Goderich Sunset Golf Course and participate.

The day will also include games, a 50/50, a raffle and a silent auction, accompanied by live entertainment by local band Happy Jack following dinner and into the evening.

Organisers of the event hope to raise over $10,000 for the Magnetic Moments Campaign to raise funds for the new MRI suite at AMGH in Goderich.

“Not only will we raise funds for the new MRI suite, but we are also bringing awareness to both men’s and women’s health, because everyone’s health matters and having local access in our hometown hospital will make a huge difference,” added Turner.

“We are also inviting the community to be involved with our fundraiser because it’s a community effort.”

Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in males aged 15-34 years old. One male is diagnosed every hour, and one male dies a day from testicular cancer. When detected early, 99 per cent of men diagnosed survive.

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in Canada and according to statistics, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.

Eighty-two per cent of female breast cancer cases are diagnosed early in development (Stage I and II), and with early detection, the probability of surviving breast cancer at least five years after diagnosis is about 89 per cent in Canada.

“Everyone can get involved, not just golfers, because every little bit helps us get closer to this happening in our hospital,” concluded Turner.

“Awareness, involvement, fundraising and donations are key to making this happen.”

The Ta Ta’s and Testicles Golf Tournament will be held on June 6 at 11 a.m. at Goderich Sunset Golf Club.