Big rigs deck out for benefit convoy.
About 26 years ago, a man by the name of David Gaudron had a nephew with special needs who was truck mad. He decided that he would like to do something special for him,¯ says Leanne Dinning, Treasurer for Brisbane Convoy for Kids, Inc.
Leanne says while the uncle looked to Truckin' Life magazine, staff member John The Ferret¯ Moran came up with the idea. With support from a core group and the community, truck drivers have strapped lights and teddy bears to their rigs for the annual procession, bringing joy to families and comfort to children unable to attend.
Brisbane Convoy for Kids, to be held at Redcliffe Showgrounds Saturday, 5th November will be wholly supporting Hummingbird House, an 8-bed medical facility for children with life-limiting conditions.
This is the only children's hospice in Queensland and as such, deserves the assistance of people like the men and women of the transport industry,¯ Leanne says.
The fund-raising event will feature the biggest musical lineup to date, including the talents of eleven-year-old keyboardist Chandler Jay, Trucker Chicks¯ singer Jayne Denham, tribute-showmen Shotgun Duo, and Travis Sinclair, whose album Rhythm of the Highway¯ achieved ten consecutive Top Ten singles.
Volunteer organisers, some of them family to Leanne, are busy scheduling events that will contain the convoy, fireworks, Truck & Ute show, vendors, and dunking booth.
Leanne says when you see a child's face in rapture looking at the trucks, smiling and pointing, you realise that it's all been worth it.¯
Brisbane Convoy For Kids
Saturday, 5th November
Redcliffe Showgrounds, Scarborough St
Gates open 10.30am, fireworks 7:30pm
$30 for a family (2 adults & up to 3 children), $15 adults, $10 concession cards,
$5 per extra child, under 4 free
Convoy Info
Registrations open at 7:00am
Starting at Mactrans Heavy Haulage, Stradbroke St, Heathwood
$55 to enter vehicle
Book a seat on the coach to ride:
www.brisbaneconvoyforkids.com.au
Contact Leanne Dinning on 0422 104 744 or info@bc4k.com.au