The Altona North community has turned out in force in support of its local Murray to Moyne (M2M) relay team, smashing through the $15,000 fundraising goal raising funds for Altona North Primary School to raise a total of $18,060 at the time of publication.
School teacher Vanessa Shiels joined nine other riders and four support crew in the 520 kilometre relay bike event held on Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2 running from Echuca to Port Fairy.
“The funds raised will allow the school to provide opportunities for students to attend camps, swimming lessons, excursions, breakfast club, bike education and a host of extra curricular experiences which they would otherwise be deprived of taking part in,” she said.
“The fundraising also allows the school to provide clothing and food hampers to homeless and families facing difficulties.
“The school supports its local community both inside and outside of the classroom.”
Ms Shiels said all funds raised would go directly to the school to give underprivileged students the opportunity to participate in events that develop resilience, a sense of achievement, leadership and respect in a multi-cultural and socially diverse community.
“The recent period of COVID has provided even higher levels of disadvantage to those in need and now more than previously we need to provide much needed support in order to help close the gap.
“Last year, we were able to raise $15,000 to support students in need from Altona North Primary School.”
The Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay began in 1987, when Hester Woodrup and a team of Port Fairy women challenged her husband, Graham ‘Woody’ Woodrup, to ride in a relay from the Murray River in Mildura to the Moyne River in Port Fairy.
Details: www.mycause.com.au/p/303512/murray-2-moyne-cycle-relay-team-101
