Postie Bike Riders Embark On Week-Long Safari

A parade of 36 Postie bike riders have zoomed off on a week-long adventure, starting from Mackay and journeying through Eungella Dam, Lake Elphinstone, Lake Maraboon, Cania Dam, Lake Awoonga, and Lake Monduran, before making their way back to Mackay.
The endurance ride is all for a good cause with the group of riders raising vital funds for regional families facing childhood cancer.  
The Postie Bike Safari now in its 11th year will cover over 2,000kms with riders running raffles and seeking donations along the way whilst spreading awareness about Childhood Cancer Support.
Childhood Cancer Support provides free accommodation and support services for regional families who must travel to Brisbane for long-term life-saving cancer treatment.  
So far, the group has raised over $78,000 for the charity.
Childhood Cancer Support Committee Member Bert Pulman says he is proud to raise funds for such an important charity.
“Having relied on Childhood Cancer Support’s services for my own family during my son’s treatment in Brisbane, I know first-hand how important this charity is for regional families.
‘’It’s an incredibly emotional and difficult time when you’re told that your child has cancer.
“The logistics of travelling to Brisbane for long-term treatment is an added stress and burden that you just don’t have the capacity to deal with at that time,’’ Mr Pulman said.
‘’I’m very grateful to the riders and everyone who has donated.
“All the money raised in this year’s safari will go towards a new accommodation village with a further 15 units for regional families, adding an additional 5,000 nights of free accommodation each year.
‘’We have a great team of riders and support members who enjoy the week-long adventure,” he remarked.
To find out more about Childhood Cancer Support, or to donate directly online, visit ccs.org.au

Photos of their trip from Mackay to Moranbah. Photo source: Postie Bike Safari (Facebook).

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