House debates

Tuesday, 15 July 2014

Statements by Members

Petrie Electorate: Bayside to Bald Hills Fun Run

1:52 pm

Photo of Luke HowarthLuke Howarth (Petrie, Liberal Party) Share this | | Hansard source

I rise to congratulate an organisation in my electorate, the Green Apple Wellness Centre at Bald Hills, for the fantastic charity fun run, cycle and markets they put on over the weekend. I participated in the six-kilometre cycle with two of my children and many other locals, who were walking, running, or cycling as well. Together we raised around $15,000 for the children's cancer charity, Camp Quality. The event is in its 29th year and has raised more than $240,000 for Camp Quality over that time. Camp Quality is a charity that believes in building resilience in the lives of every child living with cancer in Australia, and their family. It was great to see the community pull together in support of such a worthwhile cause.

Congratulations must go to all the organisers, including Nessa Williams; to the owners of the Green Apple Wellness Centre, Victoria and Brian Gill; to all the volunteers; and to everyone who took part in the fun run and markets. Next year's event will mark 30 years since the event started. It is a great way for people in the community to keep fit and help raise money for children suffering cancer.