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Hundreds of mates have got together in pink to honour one of their own at the seventh annual Fraser Coast Mates Golf Day. Check out all the photos here:

23/06/2023 - The Watkins Electrical team of Matt Smith, Alan Flanagan and Kurt Yelds. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - The Watkins Electrical team of Matt Smith, Alan Flanagan and Kurt Yelds. Picture: Phil Dillon

Hundreds of mates have got together in pink to honour one of their own at the seventh annual Fraser Coast Mates Golf Day.

Golfers in 57 teams took to Hervey Bay Golf Course on Friday, June 23 to play for the Geoff Redpath Memorial Trophy.

Fraser Coast Mates president said the group expected to raise about $15,000 on the day alone to help build awareness about men’s mental health issues, bridge the gap between support services and give mates the tools to help their friends and colleagues when they may be struggling.

Geoff Redpath’s wife Kim, and sons Zac 17 and Lucas 15, were at the event and Kim, who came up with the initial idea of the golf day, said they were overwhelmed with the turnout, seven years to the day that she lost her husband to suicide.

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“It started with a conversation between mates about holding a golf day to mark the anniversary of Geoff’s passing,” Kim said.

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“The branding Fraser Coast Mates was born before that first golf day seven years ago and to see how it has evolved down the years is amazing and it’s fantastic to see the support we have for it now.”

23/06/2023 - Paul Horne and Karen Duke get set to play. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Paul Horne and Karen Duke get set to play. Picture: Phil Dillon

For the second year the Flourish Garden luncheon was run alongside the golf day in a marquee at the golf course, with Kim saying it was important that women also knew the importance of men’s mental health issues.

“It’s about broadening our message to include women as well,” Kim Redpath said.

“They play a big supporting role. Women wear a lot of hats and we just wanted it to be a day where they can celebrate other women and their role in men’s mental health too.”

Kim said the golf day on the anniversary of Geoff’s passing was difficult for his mum and brother plus her two sons.

But she said it was important to show them they were not on their own and there was support from the whole community for people who have gone through the same as her family.

“My boys have been at the golf day for all of the seven years,” she said.

23/06/2023 - The Watkins Electrical team of Matt Smith, Alan Flanagan and Kurt Yelds. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - The Watkins Electrical team of Matt Smith, Alan Flanagan and Kurt Yelds. Picture: Phil Dillon

“It’s been hard for them and the rest of Geoff’s family.

“The support we have received on days like this gives me the strength to know that we can help others who are going through what we have been through.

“It’s so special to be able to give back.

“Our message is there is support there, there is help, but you have to take that first step and ask.

“Days such as these is about saying we are not in this by ourselves. The whole community is willing to help if you just ask.”

23/06/2023 - Brad Stanton gets his drive away at the 10th hole. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Brad Stanton gets his drive away at the 10th hole. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Glenn Campbell, Aarjun Chadha and Ethan Campbell from Viva Family Dental. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Glenn Campbell, Aarjun Chadha and Ethan Campbell from Viva Family Dental. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Jack Matthews dressed for the big occasion. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Jack Matthews dressed for the big occasion. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Chris Mizzi, Ryan Pritchard and Chris Smith from Cartridge World. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Chris Mizzi, Ryan Pritchard and Chris Smith from Cartridge World. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Peter Bennet, Darren Bosley and Robert Garland from Fraser Coast Mates. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Peter Bennet, Darren Bosley and Robert Garland from Fraser Coast Mates. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Daryl O'Leary, Scott Campbell and Rhys Wehr from FCF Fire and Electrical. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Daryl O'Leary, Scott Campbell and Rhys Wehr from FCF Fire and Electrical. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Tim Evans and Neil Bradshaw. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Tim Evans and Neil Bradshaw. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Zac Redpath, Rohan Meyers and Lucas Redpath ready to hit the course on behalf of Beyond Syndrome. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Zac Redpath, Rohan Meyers and Lucas Redpath ready to hit the course on behalf of Beyond Syndrome. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Dave Wright, Lydia Shackell and Philip Snook ready to play. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Dave Wright, Lydia Shackell and Philip Snook ready to play. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Jordan Hutchins, Travis George and Dave Robinson from the Suthers George Solicitors team. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Jordan Hutchins, Travis George and Dave Robinson from the Suthers George Solicitors team. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Dan Gillen, Mitch Price, Darren Watts, Brent Sheppard, Graeme Hunter and Mitch Meyers ready for the big day. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Dan Gillen, Mitch Price, Darren Watts, Brent Sheppard, Graeme Hunter and Mitch Meyers ready for the big day. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - All set to play, back (from left) Dan Kersnovske, Anthony Mitchell, and Leon Davis, (front, from left) Aaron McCarroll, Brad Watts and Jay McColl. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - All set to play, back (from left) Dan Kersnovske, Anthony Mitchell, and Leon Davis, (front, from left) Aaron McCarroll, Brad Watts and Jay McColl. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - The team from Christopher Constructions, Maryborough of Peter Christopher, Tyler Duggan and Leith Christopher. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - The team from Christopher Constructions, Maryborough of Peter Christopher, Tyler Duggan and Leith Christopher. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Marty Purcell, Ryan Gallagher, Josh Sauer, Aaron Hansen, Andy Ardley, James Drew and David Sheppard all set to play. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Marty Purcell, Ryan Gallagher, Josh Sauer, Aaron Hansen, Andy Ardley, James Drew and David Sheppard all set to play. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - The Watkins Electrical team of Matt Smith, Alan Flanagan and Kurt Yelds. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - The Watkins Electrical team of Matt Smith, Alan Flanagan and Kurt Yelds. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - (from left) Dean Padget, Don Bryant, Ash Heckels, Michael Batterhan, and Malcolm Quinn set to play. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - (from left) Dean Padget, Don Bryant, Ash Heckels, Michael Batterhan, and Malcolm Quinn set to play. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Dan Gillen, Craig Winter and Clive Smith ready to go in the Beef Brothers team. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Dan Gillen, Craig Winter and Clive Smith ready to go in the Beef Brothers team. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Ann Anderson, Brayden Rogers and Glen Adamson were in the Wide Bay Mental Health team. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Ann Anderson, Brayden Rogers and Glen Adamson were in the Wide Bay Mental Health team. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Marty Purcell and Josh Sauer all set for the big day. Picture: phil dillon
23/06/2023 - Marty Purcell and Josh Sauer all set for the big day. Picture: phil dillon
23/06/2023 - Gary Carter, David Hay and Jeff Matthews from East Coast Electrical with Kim Redpath. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Gary Carter, David Hay and Jeff Matthews from East Coast Electrical with Kim Redpath. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Joep Dekker, David Tyler and Adam Radford made up the team from Rally For a Cause. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Joep Dekker, David Tyler and Adam Radford made up the team from Rally For a Cause. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Playing for Geoff: Zac Redpath, Kim Redpath and Lucas Redpath. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Playing for Geoff: Zac Redpath, Kim Redpath and Lucas Redpath. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Tate Weyer, Anthony Kenny and Corey Weyer ready to tee off. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Tate Weyer, Anthony Kenny and Corey Weyer ready to tee off. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Paul Horne and Karen Duke get set to play. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Paul Horne and Karen Duke get set to play. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Brad Watts, Leon Davis and Jay McColl made up the Power Pumping, Hervey Bay team. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Brad Watts, Leon Davis and Jay McColl made up the Power Pumping, Hervey Bay team. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Ready for the Flourish Garden luncheon are (from left): Diane Bech, Kim Redpath, Steph Whitcombe, Genevieve de Szoeke, Tracey Messer and Kaz Blackley with Fraser Coast Mates president Darren Bosley. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Ready for the Flourish Garden luncheon are (from left): Diane Bech, Kim Redpath, Steph Whitcombe, Genevieve de Szoeke, Tracey Messer and Kaz Blackley with Fraser Coast Mates president Darren Bosley. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Fraser Coast Mates president Darren Bosley tees off. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Fraser Coast Mates president Darren Bosley tees off. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Gilly Millard gets his drive away. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Gilly Millard gets his drive away. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Brett Davis, Ernie Davis and Dan Cornthwaite from the BJD Creations team. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Brett Davis, Ernie Davis and Dan Cornthwaite from the BJD Creations team. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Peter Bennet tees off at the Fraser Coast Mates Golf Day. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Peter Bennet tees off at the Fraser Coast Mates Golf Day. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Darren Page tees off. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Darren Page tees off. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Mark Casperson, Dan Meade and Damian Bird made up the team from Caspers Detailing, Maryborough. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Mark Casperson, Dan Meade and Damian Bird made up the team from Caspers Detailing, Maryborough. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Darryl Tobias and Jacqui Ryan from the Mid Coast Air team. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Darryl Tobias and Jacqui Ryan from the Mid Coast Air team. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Ready for the Flourish Garden luncheon are (from left): Diane Bech, Kim Redpath, Steph Whitcombe, Genevieve de Szoeke, Tracey Messer and Kaz Blackley. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - Ready for the Flourish Garden luncheon are (from left): Diane Bech, Kim Redpath, Steph Whitcombe, Genevieve de Szoeke, Tracey Messer and Kaz Blackley. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - The Active Agents team of Kelliann Milzewski, Kyandra Leary, Katelyn Peters and Tara Bradbury. Picture: Phil Dillon
23/06/2023 - The Active Agents team of Kelliann Milzewski, Kyandra Leary, Katelyn Peters and Tara Bradbury. Picture: Phil Dillon

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