Operating under COVID-19 restrictions, we did our best to deliver a memorable Convoy 2020. We are thrilled with the result, having raised in excess of $18k over the weekend. A large part of the money raised was thanks to 80+ trucks that entered the Convoy, along with some very generous support of our online auction and raffle. We raised over $3k in donations alone, which is an amazing feat considering the impact that COVID-19 has had on many residents and local businesses.
The day could not have gone ahead without the passionate Committee that devoted their time to make it all happen. We are always looking for new members to help share in this fantastic cause so happy for you to direct your viewers to our new webpage where they can complete a registration form to join our team. We put a lot of time and effort into our new website, in the aim of making the Convoy process more interactive and enjoyable for the customers going forward. We are very excited about things to come for Convoy 2021.
Convoy for Kids 2020 Green Trucks. Photographer Amanda Herringe.
The winning bidder on our Lead Truck Auction was Barry Burrows from Barry Burrows Engineering with over $2k bid for the honour of displaying the Convoy 2020 Banner.
For those that missed the announcement on the webpage, our lucky raffle winner was Michelle Caldow who has walked away with a $1000 fuel voucher.
Convoy for Kids 2020 Vintage Truck. Photographer Amanda Herringe.
Photos on our new Facebook page give an indication of the level of support shown by ‘truckies’ both locally and further afield.
Given our reduced operating capacity this year, we are extremely grateful for the generosity shown by the local comunity and look forward to doing it all again next year!
– By Emily Townsend
