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Local heroes
Many REINSW members are active in their local communities - fundraising for local charities, volunteering their time for schools and sporting groups, involving their agencies in raising awareness for good causes, and much more. Read on to find out about some of our local heroes and how they are making a difference.
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Riding 1,000km from Bundaberg to Byron Bay was already going to be a tough challenge, but the Tour De Kids bike ride turned out to be harder than expected due to pouring rain for most of the journey. It bucketed down non-stop for the last two days of the ride, which ended on 4 April.
“It was a great experience and very challenging to be involved in such a tough ride but it was well worth the effort,” said Stephen Wooldridge, Colliers’ Executive of Industrial and a former Olympian. |
Stephen was one of three staff from Colliers International who took part in the annual charity event, which raises money for the Star Light Foundation and other charities that brighten the lives of sick kids.
The other Colliers’ staff were Brent Dawson (a former Australian champion cyclist and Colliers’ Manager of Investment Sales and Leasing) and Troy Whalan (a cycling enthusiast and Colliers’ Associate Director of Industrial).
The team cycled for up to 350km a week in preparation for the ride.
“I’ve run marathons and played rugby union and this is without a doubt the hardest thing I’ve ever done,” Troy said.
This year Tour De Kids raised $300,000. Colliers International was a major sponsor for the ninth consecutive year.
Stephen said it was more challenging to raise funds this year due to the current economic climate.
“It’s a tough year but we’re still motivated as ever to raise those funds because at the end of the day, for the children that will benefit, it doesn’t matter whether it’s a good or hard year, they still face the same problems,” he said.
Bidwill Blitz
Christmas came early for the Ansell family last year, thanks to the efforts of a team of volunteers who built their house in just 12 days.
Day of difference
REINSW member agent Wayne Blackley made a day of difference to the Delezio family by providing free services for the sale of their home.
Striving for autism awareness
Since discovering that their son has autism, Maxine and Heath Baird have actively promoted awareness of the disorder by starting a local support group and raising funds through their Hunter Valley agency.
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