YOU’RE INVITED
to participate in the inaugural
Big Blue BBQ
Proudly supporting the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA), the inaugural Big Blue BBQ is a unique two-day event to be held at the prestigious Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains, starting with an event to Raise Awareness on Thursday the 20th March, 2025
We invite you to join us in raising awareness of prostate cancer — including new directions in testing, diagnosis, and treatment — while also helping raise funds to support the vital work of the PCFA.
Yours,
Greg Farmilo
Chair
Currently, around 250,000 Australian men are living with prostate cancer, making it our most commonly diagnosed form of cancer. Tragically, on average, this disease claims the lives of 11 Aussie men every day.
Despite its prevalence, we still don’t know what causes prostate cancer, nor have we found a way to prevent it.
Prostate cancer is not generally diagnosed until it is too late, principally due to masculine stereotypes around treatment and rectoral examination. And while it is a men’s health issue, family members and friends will also feel the impact of this disease.
RAISING AWARENESS, FUNDS AND SPIRITS
Big Blue BBQ has been designed to raise awareness of prostate cancer, highlight the ease of testing, and discuss new directions in treatment that are sharply focused on nutrition, lifestyle, and prevention. The event also aims to raise much needed funds for ongoing prostate cancer research.
Just as importantly, Big Blue BBQ is about positivity, camaraderie, and raising sprits.
Event Details & Schedule
Day 1
Raising Awareness
Date
Thursday 20th of March 2025, 5:00pm – 9:30pm
Location::
Fairmont Resort, 1 Sublime Point Road, Leura NSW 2780
Events:
AUDITORIUM:
Hear from a panel of specialist professionals. There will be a discussion and presentations with online broadcast featuring Adj Associate Professor Samantha Oakes – CEO ANZUP, Oncologist Dr Amanda Stefanovic, Ms Viv Maitland Client Services Manager at Cancer Wellness Support,
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia Chairman Adjunct Associate Professor Steve Callister AM urologist, prostate cancer specialist Registered Nurse Mr Jose Sinaguinan and others.
Day 2
BIG BLUE BBQ FEAST & ROCK SHOW at the Fairmont Resort
Date
To be advised
Location::
Fairmont Resort, 1 Sublime Point Road, Leura NSW 2780
Events:
BALLROOM:
Includes the Country’s Big Blue BBQ Feast – Resort style fundraising lunch and the Big Auction in the hotel ballroom, with comedian Rebecca De Unamuno and sporting personalities.
Australian test cricketer Mike Whitney, Australian and NSW Blues legends, Mark Spudd” Carroll and Eric “the Guru” Grothe will then star in the Oz Icons Australian Music Legends Rock Show and discussion in the Fairmont ballroom.
What’s ON – Day 1
The first day’s event will commence late afternoon on Thursday the 20th of March 2025 at 5pm with an expert panel discussion featuring Oncologist, Dr Amanda Stefanovic, Chairman of the PCFA; Adjunct Associate Professor Steve Callister AM; Prostate Cancer Specialist Registered Nurse, Mr Jose Sinaguinan, and others from within this field of work and research.
Awareness Conference Attendees
Thursday 20th March 2025 at 5pm
Tickets $20.00 each including refreshments.
All proceeds go to the PCFA.
Adjunct Associate Professor Steve Callister AM
National Chairman Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
Dr Amanda Stevanovic
Medical Oncologist
Professor Samantha Oakes
ANZUP Cancer Trials Group Ltd
Vivienne Maitland
Client Services Manager Cancer Wellness Support
What’s ON – Day 2
The Fairmont Resort will host the BIG BLUE BBQ Feast at a date to be advised, followed by the Oz Icons Sports Rock Show in the Fairmont Resort’s Ballroom and the Big Auction, with comedienne Rebecca De Unamuno and sporting legends, including Mark Spudd” Carroll, Eric “the Guru” Grothe, and Mike Whitney.
How’s That
Rebecca De Unamuno
Fairmont Resort Ballroom
Oz Icons Music Show
Mark “Spudd” Carroll
Mike Whitney
Eric “The Guru” Grothe
SECURE YOUR TICKETS TODAY
DAY 1 TICKET
Single day ticket for
Thursday the 20th
$20.00
GET INVOLVED AS A SPONSOR OR DONOR
We are also actively accepting goods and services to include in our fundraising auction. To find out more, please complete the Contact Form
Aligh your business/organisation with this worthwhile cause and let’s start the conversation to help save lives.
Applications now accepted for sponsorship of the Big Blue BBQ to be held at a future date. Limited packages available. All proceeds go to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
We would like to thank our principal sponsor ‘The Fairmont Resort’ who have kindly provided the venue and donated $20,000 to the cause.
Gold Sponsorship – $10,000
Only two opportunities exist.
Conference & Social Event Registration
Eight 2-Day all-inclusive tickets.
Meet & greet the sporting legends.
Marketing
Panel of Experts Forum – Prominent Logo placement behind the Panel during online/video presentation.
True Sports Rock Show – Prominent Logo placement behind the band in the Fairmont Resort Ballroom.
Fundraising Lunch & Auction – Prominent Logo placement in the Fairmont Resort Ballroom.
Company Logo at Event Reception and prominent acknowledgement in all publicity.
Company Logo and Hotlink on our website linking to your website.
Product placement in the Big Blue BBQ Tote Bag.
Certificate acknowledging your business’ support for the Big Blue BBQ 2024.
Silver Sponsorship – $5,000
Only ten opportunities exist.
Conference & Social Event Registration
Four 2-Day all-inclusive tickets.
Meet & greet the sporting legends.
Marketing
Panel of Experts Forum – Secondary logo placement behind the Panel in view of online/video presentation.
Fundraising Lunch & Auction – Secondary logo placement in the Fairmont Resort Ballroom.
Company Logo and Hotlink on our website linking to your website.
Certificate acknowledging your business’ support for the Big Blue BBQ 2024.
Bronze Sponsorship – $2,000
All sponsors welcome.
Day 2 – Table of 8 with centre consol naming rights of the table.
Certificate acknowledging your business’ support for the Big Blue BBQ 2024 as a Founding Sponsor.
Listed on our website as a sponsor.
Our Founding Sponsors
Contact
Contact Greg Farmilo
Email info@bigbluebbq.org.au
Phone: 0427 833 851