STAFF at Dalyellup College have thrown their support behind Camp Quality as they strive to raise essential funds to help create a better life for more than 10,000 children living with cancer and their families.
Debbie and Gary Horner will set off on their ninth event in Pirate Car 71 on August 3 for the week-long outback motoring adventure.
"We are lucky enough to have two healthy boys aged 16 and 19, but know the strain a child's cancer diagnosis can have on the whole family. That's why we are so proud to be supporting Camp Quality," Debbie said.
Principal Jamie Senbergs was right behind his staff as they tied on their pirate bandanas for a day and generously donated to support Debbie, Gary and Pirate Car 71 for Camp Quality.
"It’s great to see the staff get behind one of their colleagues, this not only supports a great cause but sets a wonderful example for our students in community spirit,” he said.
Each car entering the event must be at least 20 years old and each team spends the year dressing the car up, making it roadworthy and encouraging people to sponsor them for their week-long adventure.
Former GWN7 weatherman Chris ‘Millsy’ Mills is set to embark on his third trip.
“I love the adventure every single year,” he said.
“We get to dress up like fools and drive through the beautiful outback but most importantly we are raising essential funds for a great cause helping Camp Quality to create a better life for kids living with cancer.”
WesCarpade is the culmination of year-long fundraising by dedicated and hard-working fundraisers committed to creating a better life for children living with cancer and their families.
Along with support crew, a total of 76 people will be participating in the outback adventure.
The aim is to raise an engine-busting $350,000 - enough for Camp Quality to support a further 87 families who have a child living with cancer for the next year, through their resilience-building programs.
The dressed up cars will begin their journey in Kalbarri on Sunday, August 3 at Kalbarri Foreshore at 8am and travel for a week.
Along the way they will pull into towns in a fanfare of sirens, horns, water cannons, lights and colour in true Camp Quality style.
The entrants will also visit local schools with the Camp Quality puppets.
The puppets will perform a version of their fun and educational play designed to help pupils become supportive and understanding of children living with cancer.
If you would like to support Pirate Car 71, visit mycampquality.org.au/wescarpade.