AXJ construction + NB media vs NLA painting + Jet pressure cleaning

That's right, we're back!

This year we've built a superstar team to take on The Longest Day in a 3-ball Ambrose format, not your traditional 72 holes.

Teeing off at first light and finishing when there's no sun left.

When and where

Thursday 12 November at Mowbray Golf Club, where we're proud major sponsors. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram to see how the day unfolds.

Last year

Last year was our first time taking part in The Longest Day as AXJ Construction. We don't do things in halves, so taking on 90 holes instead of 72 felt right.

The day was one we won't forget. We started before sunrise with glow-in-the-dark balls, finishing in the dark after more than 16 hours on course. We walked close to 50km, had nearly 900 swings, then pushed through some very sore bodies to get it done.

With the support of our subbies, suppliers, family and friends, we raised $10,050 for Cancer Council Tasmania. It was our first major fundraising effort as a business. It's given us a real drive to keep supporting causes like this.

This year we're shaking things up

It's a 3-ball Ambrose from sunrise to sunset, with two teams going head-to-head:

• AXJ Construction + NB Media
• NLA Painting + Jet Pressure Cleaning

Both teams are raising money for Cancer Council Tasmania. The team that raises the least donates an extra $300 at the end, so make sure you back the right side, the winning side.

Our goal is to beat last year's amount of $10,050, because why can't we keep getting better?

Why we're choosing The Longest Day

Cancer is something that has had a direct impact on all of us.

AXJ Construction

For Alex and Joby, cancer has hit close to home.

Cancer rocked Alex's family in 2017, when his mum was diagnosed with breast cancer. Two weeks later she was in for surgery, but she is one tough nut. After 7 long months of treatment and ongoing care through the Holman Clinic, she made a full recovery. She was officially discharged in 2023.

Mum says to this day:

"It's not a nice subject to talk about, but it's real and a part of who we are. In some ways there's lots to be grateful for and learn from."

Alex has also lost three of his four grandparents to cancer.

For Joby, cancer has affected close family and friends, some battles won, others lost. Being alongside loved ones through those moments has had a lasting impact. On the bright side, they've won enough battles to make cancer think twice about messing with his family again.

NB Media

Nic loves golf, so any reason to get out and play while supporting a good cause, I'm all in. Cancer's touched my family like it has for most of us, so backing a day like this was an easy yes. It's a small way to give something back, helping chip away at something that's taken far too much from too many people.

NLA Painting

Nick's mum passed away from cancer in 2022, so to say it's affected me and my family is an understatement. The more of us who come together to help fight this cause, the closer we get to a better future.

Jet Pressure Cleaning

Set us a challenge

Feel free to set us a challenge, or donate towards something you want to see us do on the day. Here are our own rules, paid by the team that makes them:

• Hole in one = $500
• Eagle = $50
• Birdie = $5
• Double bogey = $5
• The losing team donates a further $500

Come along for a few holes on the day if you can. We'd love the company to help get us through and really rev up the competition.

It's a cause that's very real for all of us, and most of you reading this. Whether it's $5 or $50, it all helps towards a cancer-free future.

F**k cancer. Let's beat it.

1 in 2 Australians will be affected by cancer by the age of 85. We want to help change this by making every hole count.

If you've made it this far through our reason why, a big thank you, because tackling cancer takes all of us. Please sponsor the team you want to win.