30 Mar Timboon Cruisers riding their bikes for good health

For over 25 years the Timboon Cruisers have used their amazing talents, passion and determination pushing the pedals from the mighty Murray to Moyne to raise money for Timboon and District Healthcare Service (TDHS) and they will be doing it again this weekend in the 36^th Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay.

This Relay had a humble beginning when in 1987, Hester Woodrup and a team of Port Fairy women challenged her husband, Graham ‘Woody’ Woodrup, the Port Fairy Apex Club and another team of local identities to ride in relay from the Murray River in Mildura to the Moyne River in Port Fairy. The very first ride, which would raise money for the Port Fairy Hospital, started at 2pm on Saturday afternoon and with riding through the night, was completed within 24 hours. Right from the first ride Woody saw the potential for the event and his dynamic personality and enthusiasm in those early years established the M2M and enabled it to grow into the huge event it has become today.

The Timboon Cruisers start in Swan Hill and ride an impressive total distance of 510 km (you can follow their journey on the map). The riders pay for all their own accommodation, food, and fuel to ensure that they raise as much money as possible for TDHS.

Money raised this year will go towards the purchase of training equipment for TDHS staff and if you are able to donate, please go to https://www.timboonhealthcare.com.au/donate/. Please make sure to note Timboon Cruisers as a reference. The Timboon Cruisers are also selling socks as part of their M2M fundraiser and you can find more information at https://m.facebook.com/groups/728366659021075/

TDHS is extremely grateful to the Timboon Cruisers for their amazing fundraising efforts over all these years and we would like to thank all the riders, support crew, sponsors, and other contributors for raising funds for our healthcare service. We are proud to be part of a community that is very closely connected and engaged to continue to work together for a healthy community.

GOOD LUCK, TIMBOON CRUISERS!

MAY THE WIND BE AT YOUR BACK AND THE SUN UPON YOUR FACE ALL THE WAY!