2006 Rally Report

Rockhampton to Coolangatta via Karumba!
11th to 21st July 2006

Highlights Lowlights
4th Highest Fundraiser ($15,135.00) 52nd out of 73 vehicles in the rally proper (another 50 odd cars competed in the much much much much much easier cruse section)
3rd Best Presented Vehicle Driving into a ditch (resulting in a few hours spent in the Springsure Pub - this could be considered a highlight)
The reliability of the car stereo that kept our spirits high during the lowlights Steering failing completely (after driving into ditch)
Raising more funds than our mechanic (another competitor in the race) ensuring he was behind us at the start of each day as back up crew. Deathly silence in car after driving into ditch
Seeing the sun set over water at Karumba Fuel pump continually blocking
Driving for a whole day without breaking down Breaking diff.
Celebrations at the end of each day after Being without 2nd gear for the entirety of the rally
Continually bending steering arms
Letting the battery run flat
Breaking down on the way to Rockhampton for the start.

As you can see - we are looking forward to 2007!!!

This year we are aiming to raise $20,000 to assist those with an intellectual disability.

We are well on the way. We launched the 2007 sponsorship campaign at Endeavour on 29 March 2007.

We have already held fundraising events such as:

  • Australia's Biggest Corporate Lunch at the Spotted Cow - raised $1,500.00
  • Stradbroke Island Fishing Weekend - raised $1,700
  • State of Origin at the Cow - raised $2000

A few of our upcoming functions are:

  • 29 June - Beer & Prawn Night at Gold Park
  • Pub Crawl

If you are interested in attending any of the events or have an idea for an event, please don't hesitate to contact Shane or Col for a chat. Any fundraising support is very much appreciated.

Support is not limited to monetary donations. If you wish to provide goods or services associated with your business we are happy to include those in multi-draws and raffles during our functions.