Aubrey told us about his experience taking part in the very first Variety Club Bash which subsequently ran annually for 25 years and raised around $14 million over that period. The event was a week-long road trip based on fun, camaraderie and philanthropy - not a race or time trial.
The vehicles were typically classic, eccentric or outmoded. Teams heavily modified their vehicles with quirky visual themes, matching costumes, water cannons and loud sirens to entertain local communities.
The Frosty Boy team took out the cup for most Dollars raised!!
Aubrey's presentation continued with an appeal for the club to support a past St Johns member - Neil Dewar - who is participating in a similar fund-raising road trip named The Dungarun 2026 - to support The TimeOut Charitable Trust.
Teams of two will take on an epic 2,600km journey around the backroads of the North Island in $2,000 cars, tackling remote roads, incredible scenery and plenty of challenges along the way.
But this isn't a race. It's an adventure - and every kilometre helps raise vital funds for TimeOut, so we can continue providing families living with incurable illness with the opportunity to spend precious time together.
Teams of two will take on an epic 2,600km journey around the backroads of the North Island in $2,000 cars, tackling remote roads, incredible scenery and plenty of challenges along the way.
But this isn't a race. It's an adventure - and every kilometre helps raise vital funds for TimeOut, so we can continue providing families living with incurable illness with the opportunity to spend precious time together.
President Gabbrielle as kindly donated $500 on behalf of the club to Neil's team for which he is extremely grateful.
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