Riders dine to support Camel

Philanthropic cycling team, The Lorne Spinners, will lend their support to Surf Coast identity Michael “Camel” Callanan through the Murray to Moyne (M2M) fundraiser in April.
The Lorne Spinners have participated in the (M2M) event for eight years, cycling a whopping 520 kilometres in 24 hours from the Murray River to the Moyne River in Port Fairy while fundraising for a local health project.
In previous years, the group has raised more than $200,000 for the Lorne Community Hospital, but this year they’ve decided to give to another cause close to their hearts and “Ride for Camel” at the event, held over April 2 and 3.
“Camel is well known for his involvement with Lorne Care, his 30 years with the SES, and he was awarded Surf Coast Citizen of the Year in 2009 – just to name a few achievements,” Ride for Camel organiser Jenna Robinson said.
“Unfortunately, his large heart gave way in 2011 and he has subsequently spent quite some time in hospital.
“Although he received a heart transplant recently, he has a long road ahead.
“He has been, and continues to be, an inspiration to our small coastal community.”
The key fundraising focus is to assist in Camel’s rehabilitation by securing a pool hoist.
The Lorne Spinners’ fundraising efforts will begin with an auction dinner on March 24.
The dinner will be at The View at Lorne Hotel and include entertainment, a threecourse meal and drinks, served between an auction of items including accommodation vouchers for five-star hotels, local events and handmade crafts.
Tickets are $95 and bookings are essential.
To book, visit trybooking.com/181482. The Lorne Spinners have also set up a fundraising site, where supporters can make a tax-deductible donation thanks to the Spirit Foundation.
For more information and to donate, head to mycause.com.au/page/116120/ ride-for-camel.