Whether by his golf, his family’s battle with his own leukemia and his famous ability to work for others in the same boat, Jarrod touched and brought together thousands of people around Australia.

The man himself would have been very proud of the bonds shown in his name when the Curlewis Golf Club rallied to the #DoingItForJarrod cause in October.

In fact, so deep did the effort run that the Bellarine Peninsula layout, near Jarrod’s adopted home in Torquay, gave over an entire weekend for the cause.

Through the week beforehand, members were encouraged to donate coins over the pro shop counter.

But it was a combination of the Saturday members’ comp and a special mixed event on Sunday that really filled the coffers with a stream of yellow-clad donors.

Comp fees were donated for both events, while a group of members ran a putting competition with a huge double magnum of superb Leura Park wine among the hotly sought prizes.

Curlewis was also lucky enough to have the help of Jarrod’s wife Briony on hand to help merchandise sales alongside another hearty band of volunteers.

Amazingly, the club’s generosity of spirit and love of the cause enabled more than $4600 to be contributed towards the Challenge charities so close to Jarrod’s heart.

“The response was terrific and no doubt it helped to have Briony here,” Curlewis general manager Jamie Brigden said.

“But I think there was an overwhelming feeling of wanting to come together for this cause. Jarrod was a special guy and so well respected by the golfing community.

“With him being a local guy, I think everyone wanted to make sure that sense of community was as strong as possible … and we certainly did that.

“Briony and the people at Challenge were great to work with and we hope we can host future events as successfully.”