By RON LANE
AS we sit back in our lounge chairs and enjoy the pleasant winter days, lets spare a thought of encouragement for three of our local lifesavers who are about to embark on a marathon bike ride from Coffs Harbor to Noosa Heads – all in the name of charity.
The charity could not be more worthwhile, for it is to assist fund-raising in the name of Foundation for Kids – kids who in their early years have suffered severe burns.
Accepting this challenge will be Donald McKill, aged 50, of the Noosa club, and Christie Johnston and Sheldon Shultz, both 48, of the Sunshine Beach club.
The ride, which will be a major marathon, will be held in late August.
McKill, who is also one of the organisers, said of the ride: “We will cover approximately 650km, it will be tough but we have the time to prepare. However just to help these kids, makes it all worthwhile.”
The founder of this most worthy organisation is Suzie O’Neill, a school teacher from Victoria.
This week, 15 of these children aged from 13 to 16 years – from all over Australia – will be in Noosa for a seven-day visit for what is hoped will be a life-changing experience. Accommodation will be sponsored by Hasting Street Beach Houses. Activities will include beach games, learn-to-surf lessons, a visit to Australia Zoo and adventure walks. A support desk will also be established at the Noosa Surf Club.
Also during the stay, lunchtime raffles and charity fund-raisers will be conducted on the deck of the Surf Club at Noosa. A function will also be held from 6pm to 8pm on Friday to greet the guests and give them time to meet club officials.
We thank all those involved and extend a warm welcome to our visitors.
