Local group Breakaway Horse Riders Club has been honoured with the 2024 Community Impact Award from Community Bank Sarina Bendigo Bank.
Accompanied by a $500 donation, the Community Impact Award is presented to an organisation that inspires positive change, has a dedication to community, displays integrity in service, shows leadership and fosters inclusivity.
Starting as a small group in the Kuttabul area in 1986, the club has now grown to 89 members and 20 juniors from across the region. Their annual charity ride, educational weekends, and community service projects have raised significant funds the Mackay Base Hospital Oncology Ward, Cancer and Heart Research and the This Strong Mum Foundation.
Community Bank Sarina Board Chair Karen May praised the club's dedication to creating connections through their events and raising funds for important local causes.
“Our Community Impact Award acknowledges a group that has gone above and beyond for the benefit of others and Breakaway Horse Riders Club has continued to demonstrate this through their community efforts,” Ms May said.
“Clubs like Breakaway Horse Riders play an essential role in the greater Sarina region, creating a welcoming space where lasting friendships are created, and community connections are deepened.”
Breakaway Horse Riders Club President Roxanne Aprile, expressed gratitude on behalf of the club for the award, thanking Community Bank Sarina for their ongoing support.
“This award is testament to the dedication and camaraderie of our members, and we are grateful to Community Bank Sarina for recognising our commitment to supporting locals,” Ms. Aprile said.
“The Bank’s partnership over the years has been invaluable, from supporting our annual charity rides and ANZAC tribute projects, to providing funding for essential equipment such as light horse uniforms, saddle pads, brushes, and shirts.”
“They have also provided us with a marquee, flags and signage to help us promote what we do in the greater community.”
Breakaway Horse Riders Club will be holding their next Annual Charity Ride on May 24, 2025 to raise money and awareness for pancreatic cancer.
To find out more about how Community Bank Sarina supports our community, visit their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/communitybanksarina.
(L-R) Community Bank Sarina Board Chair Karen May, Breakaway Horse Riders Club’ Joanne Davis (Treasurer), Vicki Crowley (Vice President), Natalie McIntosh (Member) and Roxanne Aprile (President) and Community Bank Sarina Branch Manager Charmaine Matsen. Photo supplied
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