Pink run a success
4×4 pink run last week end raised over $47000 with 455 cars coming together for breast cancer awareness
Did you see all the pink beribboned 4WDs around one weekend last month? It was the Dirty Down Under 4×4 Pink Run on route to Teewah Beach.
Volunteers Tanya and Brendan Gosney, and the admin team at Dirty Down Under 4×4, organise a huge pink convoy and campaign to put pink on the minds of millions of people, reminding them to check, prevent and survive.
Before the day even started, the group had raised $12000 thanks to smaller fundraisers, schools and member donations.
Tanya said, “We counted 455 4x4s, and had thousands of people. We raffled off over $46000 in prizes donated from businesses all over Brisbane, Gympie and the Sunshine Coast. and hope to beat last year’s $30000.
“Everyone had a great time; we had lots of survivors and fighters in the crowd on the day and it was a fun and touching event for all involved. Lots of tickets sold and the final tally was over $47 000.”
Thanks to the main sponsors, Colonial Warehouse and Kennards Hire. Ticket sales on the day go 100% to the National Breast Cancer Foundation of Australia to fund life-changing trials and research.
“Pink Run isn’t just about raising money, it’s about honouring those who have lost battles, won battles and are still fighting with everything they have.”
More photos at: https://www.facebook.com/4x4pinkrun/
