The VMMA undertook an eight-day motorcycle ride traveling over 2200 kilometers that incorporated visiting Lodges in both Victoria and N.S.W. with the aim of raising the awareness for “TLC for Kids” and funds for their “Distraction Packs”.
Distraction packs are valued at $500 each and provide a child with items that will assist with distraction them from their particular medical condition.
Tim founder of T.L.C for Kids presenting the V.M.M.A. with a certificate of appreciation.
All the participants of the ride covered their own expenses and all money raised was donated 100% to TLC for Kids.
The Board of Benevolence supported this charitable activity by donating $500 to assist the TLC backup vehicle that was loaned to the VMMA.
Our Patron M.W. Bro. John Wilson, P.G.M. and Lois supported this event by traveling with us on the first day down to Bairnsdale for an evening with Mitchell River Lodge No. 742 and then by attending the cheque presentation to TLC for Kids at Albert Street.
Tim the founder of TLC for Kids and Madelaine who was our contact person accepted the cheque for the amount of $4600, Tim responded by explaining how “Distraction Packs” assist a child’s medical condition and then presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the VMMA.
Reported by CW
