Passion and charity merge for outback adventure

MOUNT Helen’s Pam and Tony Stoffels are passionate about four-wheel driving.

Entered into the River to the Rock 4WD Adventure in 2020, the duo get to enjoy their hobby, all while financially supporting Variety, the children’s charity.

“We already do a lot of four-wheel driving and have a car that’s set up for it,” Mr Stoffels said.

“The kids are our future, we love kids and we wanted to help them out.”

Setting off from Mildura next May, the couple will camp most nights and finish two weeks later at Uluru, travelling via Birdsville.

“We spend three days crossing the Simpson Desert. It’s quite a challenge, and I’d recommend anybody to go there for the isolation,” Mr Stoffels said.

“It’s 1100 sand dunes to cross, so it’s a challenge for the machinery and the people. It’s exciting.”

Currently 22 cars are registered for the adventure, and teams will travel through poorer outback areas.

“It will be good to see and help those communities where we can,” he said.

Already working on generating a minimum of $3000 before they hit the starting line, the Stoffels are not only pleased to fundraise for Variety, but to get back out in the country they adore.

“We love Australia and we’ve seen a lot of it. We love the people, and the outback people are so genuine.

“It’s not just about the car, it’s about going to the destinations,” Mr Stoffels said.

With money coming in from local businesses, he wants to help them advertise by covering his vehicle with their logos.

If you’re interested in donating and featuring your business on the Stoffels’ car next year, contact Tony on 0419 114 897.

Visit ‘The Stofs’ fundraising page at fundraise.variety.org.au/fundraisers/anthonystoffels/4wdadventure.