A game of bowls will help raise awareness of cystic fibrosis and honour the memory of Steve Stevens at Beresfield Bowling Club on Saturday.
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Mr Stevens was born with CF and led a largely active life until his death in March at age 31.
"The only time I ever heard him complain was in the last week," his fiancée Jessica Dixon said.
"Even then you couldn't really call it complaining."
Miss Dixon said her fiancé was a happy-go-lucky guy and showed no signs of the condition when they met five years ago.
"Steve's memory is the driving force behind all of this," she said.
"I think he would be proud of us."
CF primarily affects the lungs and digestive system because of a malfunction in the exocrine system, responsible for producing saliva, sweat, tears and mucus.
There is currently no cure and people with CF develop an abnormal amount of excessively thick and sticky mucus within the lungs, airways and the digestive system.
More than 100 people have already indicated they will attend the bowls day.
The event was organised by his parents, Donna and Paul Stevens and Miss Dixon's mum Karen Larkins, among other family and friends.
It costs $15 to take part, which includes a sausage sizzle or steak sandwich.
"We've already raised just over $3000 so whatever we get one the day will be a bonus," Miss Dixon said.
"It's really the first time since Steve's funeral that everyone will come back together and I think it will be really good for everyone."
The bowls day will start at 10.30am and is open to everyone.
Every bowler will go in a lucky door raffle and merchandise will be on sale.
For more information call Karen Larkins on 0418 679 013 or Kasey Stevens on 0432 431 903.
Rain failed to spoil a recent cystic fibrosis charity day in memory of Steve Stevens at Beresfield Bowling Club which raised about $11,000.
The bowls were cancelled but organisers kept supporters well entertained inside with raffles, darts and lucky door prizes.
Organisers were ecstatic with the result when more than 130 people supported the event.
“The Cystic Fibrosis Charity Day was a huge success,” Jessica Dixon said.
“Everyone was in good spirits and had a great day in memory of our Steve.”
