R.U.B.Y And The Dash

PCYC Bowen’s R.U.B.Y Crew have been stepping up their neighbourhood engagement this year and were lucky enough to be a part of the Don River Dash in their latest community outing.

The R.U.B.Y crew – which has been running for 11 years and stands for Respecting and Uniting Bowen Youth - put together the participant gift bags given out to all the racers at the Community Night held on the Friday before races began.

PCYC Bowen Manager and Police Sergeant Michelle O’Regan said she was extremely proud of the R.U.B.Y Crew for putting together the competitor bags over the months leading up to the event.

“They wanted to show the benefits of our wider region in their own initiative and spoke with Bowen Tourism and Business, as well as other businesses in town about making these bags,” Sergeant O’Regan said.

“They were very excited to promote Bowen businesses to those competitors and teams.”

Sergeant O’Regan said the youngsters – between the ages of 12 and 18 – doorknocked at local businesses, introducing themselves and explaining what they were trying to achieve.

“It’s great confidence building and it became a layered approach for skills and personal development for these young people,” she said.

The visitor bags were supported by multiple businesses across Bowen, including major input from Lowcock Builders.

The Crew attended the Don River Dash Community Night where they helped organisers and were even lucky enough to visit the Patriot Games TV site on Pit Lane, spending some time with the amazing crew.

“It’s excellent to be developing sociably responsible young people who understand the value of being involved in the community,” Sergeant O’Regan said.

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