Things that you rate!

[Dutchy]

Getting compared to Bob wasn't on my to do list today

[Booney]

Getting compared to Bob wasn't on my to do list today

[wenchbarwer]

Getting compared to Bob wasn't on my to do list today

Do you need a bigger hat?

[carey]

On Friday the 21st of November, Yes this Friday! I’m taking on Cancer Council's ‘The Longest Day’ - the ultimate golf challenge. I’ll be testing my skill, strength, and stamina by playing 4 rounds of golf in a single day to raise funds for life saving cancer research. 32kms all walked…….

Simply click the link below to make a donation to my page.

https://www.longestday.org.au/fundraisers/shaunholland

Here’s why I’ll be doing this;

Cancer has taken an enormous toll on my family. My sister passed away young from undiagnosed Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP). Once she was finally diagnosed, we only had two short years before losing her. In that time, she bravely lived her life—marrying and welcoming two beautiful daughters. Tragically, both girls inherited the same condition. Today, my 23-year-old niece has already had half of her bowel removed as a preventative measure.


Then came my mum’s battle. In 2013, she was diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma—incurable but manageable. Just when we thought she had some stability, she found a lump in 2021. It turned out to be stage 3 Hodgkin’s lymphoma. We were told it’s extremely rare to have both cancers. Scans then revealed four additional cancers, the most significant in her spleen. She endured 12 rounds of chemotherapy, 15 radiotherapy treatments, and a frightening bout of pneumonia along the way. Although she eventually reached remission, the pneumonia left her with only 60% lung function, which deeply affects her daily life.


While Mum was fighting for her life, my stepdad began fighting for his. A tiny lump in his throat grew to the size of a golf ball in a week. It was a secondary cancer on his parotid gland. After surgery and 33 rounds of radiotherapy, he survived—but the treatment cost him full function in his jaw. Doctors told him that if he’d waited even a few more days, the outcome would have been completely different.


On top of all of this, my mum has been in and out of hospital every month. And just last week, on Friday, we lost my grandmother, Mum’s mum. It feels like my mum has been dealt blow after blow, and all I want to do is help in any way I can.


Cancer has repeatedly hit my family, and I’ve seen up close the physical, emotional, and financial toll it takes. Through The Longest Day, I’m determined to make a difference for other South Australian families facing cancer. Even the smallest bit of support can help change someone’s story—and that’s why I’m taking part, Cancer has hit us all in some way or another, please give generously to help all the families out there.


Please sponsor me and support my efforts to give back and change lives. One in two Australians will be impacted by cancer by the age of 85 and I want to do something to help change this!


As a majority community funded organisation, Cancer Council relies on the generosity of their supporters to continue saving lives through cancer research, prevention programs, information and support services.

Their work is really important, and I want to do what I can to help. But there is only so much I can do on my own. Any amount you can give makes a difference!

You can also support me by encouraging others to get involved, too. Please email the link to my page to your friends and family, or share it on social media.

Thank you so much for your support - it is truly appreciated.

https://www.longestday.org.au/fundraisers/shaunholland

Thanks in Advance
Shaun

[Corona Man]

Not sure where to put this, so here will do.

Today I received an " Employee Recognition Award" at work.

I have been in the workforce for near on 43 years, and have never, ever received one of these in the past.

I've been busting my arse for 1 very large account recently, it's actually the second largest account in our region (Aust/NZ).

It's a nice feeling to know, those in the upper echelons here, have noticed my efforts.

[The Bedge]

Not sure where to put this, so here will do.

Today I received an " Employee Recognition Award" at work.

I have been in the workforce for near on 43 years, and have never, ever received one of these in the past.

I've been busting my arse for 1 very large account recently, it's actually the second largest account in our region (Aust/NZ).

It's a nice feeling to know, those in the upper echelons here, have noticed my efforts.

Well done bub, proud of you

Certainly sounds like you deserved it!

[Corona Man]

Not sure where to put this, so here will do.

Today I received an " Employee Recognition Award" at work.

I have been in the workforce for near on 43 years, and have never, ever received one of these in the past.

I've been busting my arse for 1 very large account recently, it's actually the second largest account in our region (Aust/NZ).

It's a nice feeling to know, those in the upper echelons here, have noticed my efforts.

Well done bub, proud of you

Certainly sounds like you deserved it!

Thanks.

[wenchbarwer]

Not sure where to put this, so here will do.

Today I received an " Employee Recognition Award" at work.

I have been in the workforce for near on 43 years, and have never, ever received one of these in the past.

I've been busting my arse for 1 very large account recently, it's actually the second largest account in our region (Aust/NZ).

It's a nice feeling to know, those in the upper echelons here, have noticed my efforts.

Well done bub, proud of you

Certainly sounds like you deserved it!

Imagine if your mate worked this hard...

[Dutchy]

Well done CM, reminds me of me getting a 25 year acknowledgement letter from our CEO, with my name spelt wrong....

[Armchair expert]

Ice cold creaming soda (the brown stuff not the red abomination)

[Spargo]

Ice cold creaming soda (the brown stuff not the red abomination)

Tarax was the best.

[carey]

I Can barely move, my back is killing me, my legs hurt my groins feel like concrete not to mention my shoulders and so on and so forth. However, I'd do it all over again in a heartbeat for a great course.

72 Holes all walked. 31.08kms

Scored actually really well- 75, 77, 77 and 74.

My Final round, 10th Hole my lad rocks up and says, 'Give me a look at your score card, counts my birdies and states, 'I'll give you $20 per birdie for the day, I that stage I had 5, I then went bogey, bogey, he started giving me some lip, I birdied the next 3 in a row and lipped out for a fourth! I had one more making it 9 for the day.

Cancer Council has advised me that with what I raised this year, takes me to $30k in 4 years. Very happy with that.

Some of the stories I've heard from absolute strangers on the back of me doing this actually rips your heart out, I whinge being sore my god some of the things people are going through and I'm whinging it's such a reality check that there are people in far far worse positions than us and we should be grateful for what we have.

I know this sounds really stupid, but at the end of the day I went home and hugged my children with a big lump in my throat, I don't even know why, it was just an emotional day.

This has giving me a little bit of faith again in humanity, i'm sure it will be short lived.

Thank you to all that donated. To those that didn't, its not to late

https://www.longestday.org.au/fundraisers/shaunholland

Thanks All.
Shaun