THE 2019 Mt Franklin Cardiac Challenge set some incredible records.
This year’s event resulted in a whopping $1200 raised per participant – which equated to $317, 000.
Hosted by the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation, the ride from Cairns to Cooktown resulted in sufficient funds being raised for three items – a paediatric cardiac ultrasound and a respiratory ultrasound.
Foundation fundraising and marketing manager Glenys Duncombe said many participants had commented this was “the best year ever”.
“It’s just a combination of great support, great riders, great fundraising – and everyone can see where the funds are going,” Ms Duncombe said.
“We had some incredible fundraising this year with John Piccone raising $25, 000 on his own and the Cardiac Maniacs team raising almost $50, 000,” she said.
“Even the people who raised their minimum of $500 each, did an incredible job because every single cent adds up to making a difference and helping the clinicians (many of whom take part in the ride) achieve their goals of saving lives.”
This year’s ride camped at the Lakeland Hotel grounds on the second night of the journey, which set a beautiful atmosphere for the evening. “It was such a great location, having a cold beverage after a day on the road in the shade, on the lush lawns, everyone really enjoyed that,” she said.
