As the lead-up to the Melbourne Cup reaches fever pitch, the most coveted trophy arrived in Officer over the weekend, taking over retirement community Lifestyle Officer on Sunday 20 October.
The 18-carat yellow gold trophy worth $750,000 visited the community clubhouse as part of a prestigious tour travelling across 39 destinations across six countries until it finds its way into the grip of the victor of the race that stops a nation.
Lifestyle Officer lifestyle facilities manager Graeme Hall said the day was a “day to remember” for all involved.
“There is a direct relationship with Lifestyle Officer and Thoroughbred Racing as all of our streets are named after past Melbourne Cup winners, we have a retired jockey, stipendiary steward, race caller, a judge, as well racehorse owners who reside in our community,” he said.
“Last year, our community sponsored the Pakenham Races Seniors Day and donated to several cancer-based charities including the Mother’s Day Classic and Royal Children’s Hospital’s Good Friday Appeal.
“Lifestyle Communities has raised more than $1.8 million for charities over the past 20 years.”
