A mega convoy of trucks and motorcycles is set to take to the roads around Geelong on February 19.
The 60km convoy starts and finishes at Avalon Raceway, passing Lara, Corio, Waurn Ponds, Belmont and Geelong, with more than 150 trucks and motorbikes dedicated to raising funds for kids’ cancer charity Camp Quality.
Brooke McEwan and her partner Brendan will be in one of five trucks in the Colac Convoy Brats team.
Excited for their third year of Convoy, the team has spent months fundraising with Bunnings sausage sizzles and an outdoor market and has already raised more than $26,000.
“After coming to one Convoy event, you will never second guess why you do it,” Brooke said.
“The atmosphere is incredible. You see the kids and how Camp Quality helps them, and it makes me proud that I am part of it, that I am making a difference in someone’s life, especially for a kid.
“The community that shows up for the event is amazing. We all work together and play to each other’s strengths. We are a team making a difference.”
Anyone can join to cheer on the trucks and enjoy a trucking good time at the free Show and Shine day. Rides and entertainment start from 10.30am at Avalon Raceway. Trucks arrive back around 11am.
“Geelong Convoy is such a special event that has been raising funds for kids and families impacted by cancer for eight years, providing access to life-changing cancer support services,” Camp Quality CEO Deborah Thomas said.
“The event is a testament to the generosity of the Geelong trucking and motorbike community and is a day full of fun and excitement, with more entertainment and activities this year than ever before.
“I am really looking forward to getting back into the lead truck again next Sunday, with our amazing founder, Vera Entwistle, after having so much fun last time. It is an event not to be missed.”
Go to fundraise.campquality.org.au/event/convoy/ for more information.
