‘Beat the Bunny’ fundraising race
Warracknabeal Fire Brigade has set a challenge for people to ‘Beat the Bunny’ in a change of pace for its Good Friday Appeal fundraising event on Sunday.
Participants of ‘Beat the Bunny Amazing Race’ will hop across Warracknabeal completing challenges at set locations, earning points and raising money for Royal Children’s Hospital, with a human-sized rabbit the competitor to beat.
Event organiser Amber Healey said she hoped to see community members get involved and have fun in this twist on television show The Amazing Race, with prizes up for grabs for the top three teams.
“We try to mix up our fundraisers every few years to keep interest,” she said.
“We hope to raise as much money as we possibly can for the Good Friday Appeal, because everyone knows somebody with sick kids.
“If we can raise a couple of thousand dollars that would be great.
“First prize is two nights’ accommodation for two at Mercure Port of Echuca. People can also win a ride in a fire truck and there are vouchers for local businesses.”
A barbeque, raffle and ‘guess how many eggs in the jar’ will also help raise money on the day.
Registration is $5 for children, $10 for adults and $25 for five or more in a team.
People can call Ms Healey on 0419 533 082 or email amber.healey@big pond.com for more information.