Morrow revved up for Cancer Council Mystery Rally

JAN JUC local Jon Morrow will get behind the wheel of the “red rocket” this month to raise funds for cancer research in the Cancer Council’s Mystery Box Rally.

From August 11-16, Mr Morrow and his close mate Isaac Johnstone will fire up their 1997 Holden VS Commodore and join 100 teams from across the country in driving 2,500km in five days.

The Mystery Box Rally is one of the largest community lead fundraising events for the Cancer Council in Australia and has raised more than $6 million for cancer research in the past 10 years.

The rally will start and finish in Bundaberg, Queensland, but teams will have no idea where they are heading each day until the morning of the drive.

Mr Morrow said excitement was very high for the coming outback trek.

“We are very excited to be heading out for this incredible adventure and to be raising money for a good cause.

“It’s our first time doing it, but we’ve been looking at it for many years.

“We are both very interested in cars, adventure travel and having a bit of fun.

“The rally is an enormous deal and ultimately the more money we can throw at research, the better the outcome for everyone.”

He said plenty of time had been put into getting their $800 “red rocket” ready for the August event.

“We were very lucky to pick it up locally and we’ve just thrown plenty of parts and hours into getting it ready to go.

“It’s been about a six-month journey getting rid of the rust, tuning, fabricating and getting it prepared for 2,500km on the dirt amongst other cars.

“Tyrepower Torquay in particular were instrumental in helping us do the tyres, part changes and mechanical work to get it roadworthy.”

Mr Morrow said Team Jono and Johno was hopeful of raising around $10,000 by the time they returned from the rally.

“We needed to raise about $4,000 to just be able to go off and do the rally and we gladly ticked that one off.

“We’ve been lucky enough to get some major sponsors already including Torquay Angling Club, Tyrepower Torquay, Signific Signs and Midfield Meats.

“Our page is sitting at $5,225 and hopefully the donations can continue to come in.”

To donate to Team Jono and Johno, head to 2023.mysteryboxrally.com.au/jono-and-johno