i98FM’s convoy back for 2016

i98FM’s Illawarra Convoy is back for its 12th year in 2016

Today, i98FM Breakfast Show hosts and ambassadors of the event, Marty Haynes and Fairlie Hamilton launched Convoy at Duren Transport in Port Kembla joined by a number of members from the truck and motorbike community along with representatives from founding beneficiary, Camp Quality.
 
At this morning’s launch, i98FM Station Manager Sean O’Shannassy said “It’s exciting to once again be approaching Convoy for another year.  It’s become such an iconic Illawarra event, and this year will see the introduction of the newly named i98FM Illawarra Convoy.  With the change, Convoy will not only provide much needed funding to Camp Quality, but also see proceeds made available to other in-need groups and individuals. This means that more of the local community will benefit from the overwhelming public support that Convoy receives.  As always, the event would not be the success it is without the generosity of the community, in particular the truckies and bikers who are at the heart of the Convoy along with our local businesses. We’ve got a great day planned and look forward to seeing the Illawarra come out in force to support others who are doing it tough.”
 
Earlier this year, it was announced that the much-loved charity event would be broadening its focus in 2016 with a greater charitable reach.

The event has been rebadged from the i98FM Camp Quality Convoy to the i98FM Illawarra Convoy to reflect its commitment to supporting a range of charities and individuals, including the founding beneficiary, Camp Quality.

The Illawarra Community Foundation has since been established with all funds raised from this year’s event being distributed to Camp Quality and a range of other groups and individuals via a submissions process. 

i98’s Marty Haynes said “Camp Quality does amazing work for children with cancer and we look forward to continuing to support their efforts while extending our reach to others who need our help.”
 
Last year’s Convoy saw 764 trucks and 960 motorbikes pass through the Illawarra on the 70 kilometre journey from Appin Road to Croome Road in Albion Park Rail. At the end of the day, a total of $1,725,057.44 was raised – marking the biggest year in the event’s eleven year history and taking the grand total to $7,716,360 raised since 2005.
 
This year’s i98FM Illawarra Convoy will be held on Sunday, November 20. The Convoy will depart under police escort from the Illawarra Coal’s West Cliff Colliery on Appin Rd at about 8am and follow a route that will take them down Mt Ousley through Warrawong and past Stockland Shellharbour, then onto Croome Road, Albion Park Rail.
 
The action continues with a free Family Fun Day at the Croome Road Sporting Complex, when the registered motorbikes and trucks begin arriving at around 9am.

The Fun Day includes lots of great local entertainment, rides and stalls.
 
Truck, bike and stall registrations are available online now at www.i98.com.au 


                                                           Justice Crew who performed last year.

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