Ditching their goggles for joggers, the Burnett Loggerheads will hit the road in support of the 2017 Friendlies Cane2Coral fun run/walk on Sunday, August 6.

The Burnett Loggerheads, a team of local identities, fitness fanatics, mums and dads and everyone in between, made their debut last year raising awareness and vital funds towards the protection of the Great Barrier Reef.

This time the Burnett Loggerheads will pound the pavement from the Bundaberg Port to Bargara to help raise funds for local charities.

Member for Burnett Stephen Bennett, sponsor and team captain of the Burnett Loggerheads, said he was honoured to lead the team on the charity fun run to help make a difference.

“When we first launched the Burnett Loggerheads, our team was on a mission to raise awareness for the protection of our precious reef, now we are working together to raise vital funds for local charities and promoting health and fitness at the same time,” Mr Bennett said.

“I’m really looking forward to getting out there on the day with the Burnett Loggerheads to show our support for our wonderful local charities.

“This year’s Cane2Coral will be quite special given that there is a brand new scenic course in the Burnett electorate which runs from the Bundaberg Port marina through to Neilson Park in Bargara.”

Mr Bennett said the Burnett Loggerheads were hoping to expand and invited people to join their team.

“You don’t have to be an athlete to join the Cane2Coral. This is a very family-friendly event for all ages and abilities and we would absolutely love more people to walk, jog or run, alongside us to support this very worthy community cause.”

Event Coordinator Michelle Stowe-Connor applauded the Burnett Loggerheads for supporting the 2017 Cane2Coral fun run.

“It’s great to see the Burnett Loggerheads coming on board and showing their team spirit and support of the community,” Ms Stowe-Connor said.

“We had great participation of teams last year with over 40 groups entering.

“Team prizes, generously sponsored by The Waves Sports Club, can be won under the categories of Community Group, Work/Employer Group, Sports Club, Primary School, Secondary School and Best Dressed.”
Registrations for the Cane2Coral are now open.

Join the Burnett Loggerheads by registering at cane2coral.com.au.

Registration team password is ‘loggerheads’.

For more details please contact the Burnett Electorate Office on 4111 5100.

** Friendlies Cane2Coral Fun Run is Sunday, 6th August 2017. Distances on offer include: Half-Marathon, (21.1km), 10km and 4km. Over $8,000 worth of prizes to be won. For details go to www.cane2coral.com.au

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26 June 2017