Sunshine Butterflies Disability Charity hosted their very own Sunshine Butterflies Triathlon for their forth consecutive year in a row at their 15-acre property ‘Our Backyard’ in Cooroibah.
After the impact Covid-19 had on local sporting and Triathlon events in 2020, Sunshine Butterflies decided to put together their very own Triathlon for their members with disability.
This Tri has now grown into being such a huge part of the Sunshine Butterflies community and Noosa community.
Chief executive officer and founder Leanne Walsh said, “We are so proud to have been running this event for four years in a row.”
Sunshine Butterflies Triathlon is based on the traditional triathlon format, but with a twist.
People with disability took part in three inclusive events which included a run, a wheelchair ride and a water splash relay.
Sunshine Butterflies were thrilled to have special guest and MC for the day Nugget from Hot 91 who volunteered his time to be part of this event.
“We are just blown away by the support we have received this year from our partners, the local community, schools and of course all Sunshine Butterflies members and staff,” Leanne said.
Sunshine Butterflies members came rushing through the finish line, with cheers and smiles all around.
“Watching our members run, ride, swim and seeing the looks of pride on their faces reminds us of the important work we do,” marketing and events coordinator Ali Kelly McCudden said.
This event was kindly sponsored by The June Canavan Foundation.
“We are so grateful to the June Canavan Foundation for making this day possible once again. We couldn’t do this without them,” Leanne said.
The local charity was supported by many individuals and groups on the day including: Tewantin Woolworths Unity water volunteers,
Sunshine Butterflies Partners Team Body Corporate, Stay Noosa, Harcourts, Ethical Brand co, Scott Harrison Media, The Noosa Tri Club, Good Shepherd Lutheran College and St Andrews Anglican College, Emu Holiday Hire.
The day was described by Sunshine Butterflies staff members as “one of those days that you don’t easily forget.”
