Billy’s Day raises almost $22,000 and attracts thousands

TWO clubs united at the weekend to help raise almost $22,000 for Billy Bubb, a 22-year-old man who will never walk again following a motorbike accident.

Billy’s Day by the Bay – Fundraiser and Car Show, which was organised by Old Skool Street Cars and Leopold Angling and Aquatic Club, attracted about 2,000 people on Sunday, and more than 160 classic cars.

Held at Leopold Angling and Aquatic Club, Billy’s sister Amy Bubb said she couldn’t have hoped for a better turn out.

She said Billy would have loved to attend but that he was still in rehab.

During the day there were many prizes up for grabs, all donated by companies and people, plus there was fun for the children with a colouring competition, live music and more.

Amy said there was no set goal for how much money they wanted to raise as every little bit would help.

“Gary Benson and Dave Rochow came up with the idea to have a car show to raise money to help Bill. The angling club had previously said they wanted Old Skool Street Cars to have a car show at their club, and then Dave, who is Old Skool’s president, approached Peter Nowell, the angling club president.

“Peter wanted to do it because he knew Bill from when he played football at a young age.

“Then both clubs came together and all the ideas just came together to create this huge event.”

Amy said Billy was in a very serious motorbike accident on New Year’s Eve while in South Australia, severely breaking his back and severing his spinal cord.

“His chances of walking again are very minimal, however he is strong and we’ll do everything to give him a chance,” she said.

Amy said it was very rare for her family to ask for help as they preferred toughing it out and doing things themselves, but this time was different.

Support the family through their GoFundMe page by searching “For Billy”.