Telethon fundraising in full swing for hole-in-one competition to raise money for Perron Institute research

Hole-in-one hopefuls will be teeing off for Telethon in a bid to raise funds for youth mental health research at the Perron Institute.

Little Telethon Stars Nazeem Fahmi, Florence Shanks, Nate Fearnell, and Charlee Hosking were joined by Fat Cat to prepare for the Perron Institute’s Hole-in-One competition.

Golfing enthusiasts will be taking their shot at a hole-in-one at the Wembley golf course on Sunday, October 13 for a chance to win a major prize but also to raise much-needed funds for Telethon.

The competition, now in its fifth year, has become a popular event among players, who range from absolute beginners to golf pros.

All proceeds from the day will go to Telethon for Perron Institute research into alternative treatments for youth mental health including personalised therapies to help young people suffering from anxiety and depression.

More than half of adolescent patients don’t respond to current treatments and many experience serious side effects from medication.

Perron Institute PHD candidate Brad Roberts said the support from Telethon and the Wembley Golf Course to put on the community event every year was amazing.

“It is fantastic each year to be able to have the community come together to raise money for youth mental health,” he said.

“This truly changes the space of mental health in WA as four out of 10 people aged between 15 to 24 are suffering from a mental health disorder so it is important we provide effective treatment for these people.

“This will help all of WA to make sure people go into adulthood with the treatment they need.”

For the six weeks leading up to the event, golden balls are randomly placed at the Wembley driving range, giving players the chance to win a spot in the competition.

The event is open to all ages and if more than one entrant manages to ace their ball from the tee into the hole, the prize will be shared.

Several of WA’s top golf pros and celebrities will also compete for a chance to win the major $250,000 prize.

A kids mini golf event and a play with the pros corporate day were also held in an effort to raise as much money as possible for Telethon.

For more details visit, Perron Golf.