What do you call a group of MP’s, a bunch of contemporary veterans, a couple of Soldier On ambassadors, their pushbikes and a squad of volunteers? The 2019 ISPS Handa Pollie Pedal!
Led by the Hon. Angus Taylor MP, Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, the grueling ride will take off from Currumbin RSL on Sunday 14 July at 9am and will travel almost 1000 kilometres through regional communities in Queensland and Northern NSW, to the final destination in Brisbane.
In 2019, Pollie Pedal will continue its partnership with Soldier
On, to raise funds and awareness to support those who have served our
nation. The proceeds of Pollie
Pedal 2019 will go towards developing Soldier On’s rehabilitation facilities.
Through these centres, service personnel and their families will have access to
best practice education, training, employment placement and social
connectedness programs, as well as world leading physical recovery and
rehabilitation programs.
The Pollie Pedal bike ride has raised more than six million dollars
since Tony Abbott launched the charity fundraiser in 1997. It is hoped
that this year’s event will raise in excess of $500,000.
Over the course of eight days, the ride
will pass through communities with an active defence presence to raise
awareness of the work that Soldier On does. Ex-Service Personnel will also
ride, making it a good opportunity for them to share their experiences – during
and since their service – with fellow riders and members of the community at
large.
Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, Angus Taylor said “While this is
not my first Pollie Pedal, it is a privilege to lead this year’s event, raising
money for such an important cause. Supporting veterans is everyone’s responsibility
and I am pleased that Pollie Pedal will have the opportunity to contribute
again to making a real difference to the lives of veterans and their families.”
In addition to paying their ride fee, every
participant is encouraged to fundraise individually and this year
the prestigious Yellow Jersey will be
on offer to the highest fundraiser per day. Currently Minister Taylor leads the
tally.
A/g Soldier On CEO Tony Fraser said “Pollie Pedal is a major fundraising
opportunity for Soldier On and we are grateful to both Minister Taylor and all
the Pollie Pedal riders for supporting the cause”.
The ride will conclude at Geebung RSL on Sunday 21 July at approx. 12:30pm.
For Interview and
photo opportunities please contact
Soldier
On – Briony Young on 0428 076 773 or
briony.young@soldieron.org.au
Minister Taylor – Annabel Clunies-Ross 0428 295 517