But he is nevertheless confident the annual event will continue for many years to raise funds to help the foundation provide personalised care and support to patients, families and their carers.

Mr Thurling and Nina Field are the driving forces behind the establishment of the annual golf day at The Grange Golf Club, which has so far raised more than $250,000 for the Leukaemia Foundation.

The Cordeaux Heights man had a bone morrow transplant soon after being diagnosed with leukaemia in 2001.

In recent times the 56-year-old's health has deteriorated due to "serious rejection issues of different organs".

Mr Thurling was in good spirits recently when the Lake Times caught up with him to discuss the upcoming golf day.

"I might have this one and will be very lucky to get another one in, but we will hope for the best," he said.

"This event is very important to me. I've been fortunate that I haven't had to rely on the foundation for support but when I was in hospital I saw the many young children and families that desperately needed the help of the foundation."

Leukaemia Foundation NSW/ACT regional development manager Mrs Field said the golf day had more than served its purpose in terms of raising awareness and much-needed funds for the foundation.

The event costs $75 a head, which includes 18 holes of golf, breakfast, lunch and drinks.

Tee-off is at 8am.