Now, approaching the 10th anniversary of his near-fatal encounter, Fanning remains unfazed by his narrow escape.

Fanning is hopeful that today, community spirits will be uplifted when a stellar lineup of Australian sporting heroes and celebrities gather on the green at Coolangatta and Tweed Heads Golf Club for the fourth annual Charity Golf Day.

“We’re just here to let them know that we’re still here we’re still thinking of them and still trying to help where we can,” he said.

“There’s some incredible people that are all coming out to support and yeah, we’re very thankful for all their support and donating their time.”

Notable figures like Dylan Alcott, Ellyse Perry, Hamish Blake, Sally Pearson, Karl Stefanovic, and Shannon Noll will join forces with generous patrons to generate crucial support for charities such as Givit, Human Nature, and Hands On Hearts.

This year, $1 million and a Mercedes-Benz are on the line if players can snag a hole-in-one.

“It keeps getting bigger and bigger and bigger and you know we try and add something new and exciting each and every year,” Fanning said.

“It’s pretty massive that we can do things like that and just keep making the day bigger and better and hopefully raise more money for those in need, and actually raise more awareness.”