The Vincent Community Board member has been fundraising for the Otago Community Hospice into the Central Otago region.
Following ongoing discussions with the hospice, Mr Garbutt organised a dinner club fundraiser, in partnership with Pioneer Energy, to be held on Wednesday night in Clyde.
The first Central Otago fundraising event for the organisation, it has been a personal endeavour for Mr Garbutt.
He lost his wife Bev to cancer nearly three years ago after she was first diagnosed in 2013.
"You don't realise who you need or what you'll need during life, in particular at times that are very tough,'' he said.
"The hospice is there for everyone.''
Following his experience, Mr Garbutt took it upon himself to find ways he could give back to the group.
"In the three years between the diagnosis and death, the hospice formed a huge part of the services we got, not only for Bev but me as well and dealing with the knowledge you've got a terminal disease.''
"I've been asking the hospice people for a long time what can I do.''
Proceeds from the night would go towards hospice services for the Central Otago region.
Central Otago hospice staff, who cover an area between Roxburgh and Haast, include three care coordinators and a nurse practitioner who look after patients that require palliative type care and their families.
Otago Community Hospice chief executive Ginny Green said there was often a misconception surrounding hospices.
"There is this perception, even internationally, that a hospice is just a bed in a building. We offer a range of services not only for patients but their families as well.''
Ms Green said there was about 45 hospice patients in the Central Otago area at any given time.
Tonight's event which is expected to be attended by about 80 people at Clyde's Paulina's Restaurant & Bar.
The night will feature a three-course meal and exclusive auction items.
Veteran television personality and Waitaki councillor Jim Hopkins will also be a guest speaker.
