Macmasters Beach Surf Life Saving Club has raised $6,000 and Ocean Beach SLSC has raised $8,965 for mental health services at its Gotcha4Life’s 24-Hour Row on Sunday, September 10.
The national event is organised by the Gotcha4Life Foundation, which is aimed at helping build mental fitness in communities across the country and saw teams rowing non-stop for 24 hours all over the country.
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch got rowing with Team Macs to raise awareness and funds for mental fitness.
“I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to participate alongside Team Macs in the 24-Hour Row, with fundraising going towards mental fitness workshops in our schools, sports clubs and local organisations,” Crouch said.
“Team Macs rowed continuously throughout the night to raise an astonishing $6,000 for mental fitness, smashing its $1,000 goal.”
Crouch said the record-breaking rowing and fundraising effort would not be possible without the strong support of the local community and volunteers of Macmasters Beach SLSC.
“I want to express my profound thanks to the Team Macs rowers for participating in this year’s 24-Hour Row, as well as to all the many supporters who cheered on our rowers and donated to this worthy cause,” he said.
Meanwhile, Ocean beach SLSC raised $8,965 at its 24-Hour Row.
Club President Scott Hannell said the day was “fantastic”.
“Everyone is a little tired and a bit worse for wear but we’ve got across the line” he said.
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