Residential Building Industry Members Swing into Action for the HIA Charitable Foundation
By Bristile Roofing|June 17, 2013
The HIA Charitable Foundation has raised an outstanding $10,000 at the inaugural HIA Charitable Foundation Golf Day, thanks to the support of participating building industry members and major sponsor of the event, Bristile Roofing.
Held at the spectacular Hope Island Golf Links in Queensland on May 3, the HIA Charitable Foundation Golf Day attracted 112 players to support the Foundation’s designated charity programs and building initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of those in the building industry as well as relieving and preventing homelessness.
In addition to helping raise these essential funds, golfers at the event had a chance to win a trip to Spain by hitting a hole-in-one on a preselected hole, thanks to Bristile Roofing and their new range of La Escandella European terracotta roof tiles.
Players were also treated to a special visit from cricket legend Jeff Thomson, who joined each team at the event for a hit and shared his experiences on the cricket pitch.
The Altec team was named the overall winner on the day, claiming the best net score and the Queensland HIA Executive team came in a close second.
Commenting on the event, Marketing Coordinator at Bristile Roofing Mr Michael Monro stated, “The HIA Charitable Golf Day generated plenty of buzz within the building industry and was a great day of fun and an excellent opportunity to network, while supporting some very worthy causes.”
The HIA Charitable Foundation aims to unite the residential building industry in support of a range of charitable initiatives.
An important component of the Foundation’s support is funding research focused on improving the health and wellbeing of those in the residential building industry. Amongst the organisations receiving their support is the National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases (NCARD), who strive to minimise the impact of these illnesses on the Australian and international community through collaborative, multidisciplinary research.
The HIA Charitable Foundation is also helping to reduce the incidence of homelessness by harnessing the skills and resources of the industry and donating essential funds to provide shelter for those living on the streets.
Mr Monro added, “Bristile Roofing is honoured to be a major sponsor of the inaugural HIA Charitable Foundation Golf Day and thrilled with the generosity of those who attended. It is fantastic to see the residential building industry pulling together to help combat some of its most devastating health problems affecting issues in Australian communities.”
The Foundation also launched their latest fundraising campaign, the National Battle of the Builders, at the HIA Charitable Golf Day. Proudly supported by Bristile Roofing, the campaign asks companies to register their corporate Golf Day with the Foundation, who in turn offer a range of options to support the event and allow participants to raise funds. By holding a raffle or Hole-in-One fundraiser at the event, participants will also receive a ticket into an end of year draw for a range of prizes.
Mr Monro added, “Support from the residential building industry is the lifeblood of the Foundation and ensures that they can continue to make a positive difference in the lives of disadvantaged Australians as well as those living with an asbestos-related disease, giving them hope for a brighter future.”
For more information on The HIA Charitable Foundation or to make a donation, please visit http://hia.com.au/foundation/
Held at the spectacular Hope Island Golf Links in Queensland on May 3, the HIA Charitable Foundation Golf Day attracted 112 players to support the Foundation’s designated charity programs and building initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of those in the building industry as well as relieving and preventing homelessness.
In addition to helping raise these essential funds, golfers at the event had a chance to win a trip to Spain by hitting a hole-in-one on a preselected hole, thanks to Bristile Roofing and their new range of La Escandella European terracotta roof tiles.
Players were also treated to a special visit from cricket legend Jeff Thomson, who joined each team at the event for a hit and shared his experiences on the cricket pitch.
The Altec team was named the overall winner on the day, claiming the best net score and the Queensland HIA Executive team came in a close second.
Commenting on the event, Marketing Coordinator at Bristile Roofing Mr Michael Monro stated, “The HIA Charitable Golf Day generated plenty of buzz within the building industry and was a great day of fun and an excellent opportunity to network, while supporting some very worthy causes.”
The HIA Charitable Foundation aims to unite the residential building industry in support of a range of charitable initiatives.
An important component of the Foundation’s support is funding research focused on improving the health and wellbeing of those in the residential building industry. Amongst the organisations receiving their support is the National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases (NCARD), who strive to minimise the impact of these illnesses on the Australian and international community through collaborative, multidisciplinary research.
The HIA Charitable Foundation is also helping to reduce the incidence of homelessness by harnessing the skills and resources of the industry and donating essential funds to provide shelter for those living on the streets.
Mr Monro added, “Bristile Roofing is honoured to be a major sponsor of the inaugural HIA Charitable Foundation Golf Day and thrilled with the generosity of those who attended. It is fantastic to see the residential building industry pulling together to help combat some of its most devastating health problems affecting issues in Australian communities.”
The Foundation also launched their latest fundraising campaign, the National Battle of the Builders, at the HIA Charitable Golf Day. Proudly supported by Bristile Roofing, the campaign asks companies to register their corporate Golf Day with the Foundation, who in turn offer a range of options to support the event and allow participants to raise funds. By holding a raffle or Hole-in-One fundraiser at the event, participants will also receive a ticket into an end of year draw for a range of prizes.
Mr Monro added, “Support from the residential building industry is the lifeblood of the Foundation and ensures that they can continue to make a positive difference in the lives of disadvantaged Australians as well as those living with an asbestos-related disease, giving them hope for a brighter future.”
For more information on The HIA Charitable Foundation or to make a donation, please visit http://hia.com.au/foundation/
