LESS than a week after the retirement of Premier Daniel Andrews, Victoria’s former first lady Catherine Andrews and property legend Max Beck joined forces for the Portsea Camp charity event.
The 60km Portsea Charity Bike Ride last Sunday raised funds for the Portsea Camp.
The charity bike ride is the first public event for the former first lady following the retirement of Premier Andrews last week.
The charity bike ride raised thousands for the camp which hosts underprivileged children from Victoria and New South Wales.
Since 1945, The Portsea Camp has been providing amazing seaside holiday camps and programs for children.
Portsea Camp chief executive Sandra Martin recently said the importance of events like the Sorrento Bay Riders’ Portsea Camp Challenge and the continuous support of the Beck family, and others ensures the Portsea Camp can continue its valuable work across Victoria.
Martin said over the 75 years, tens of thousands of Australian kids have enjoyed and benefited from the Portsea Camp experience.
Martin added many of the children have returned as adults committing their time as volunteers or to just re-live memories, standing at the flagpole casting an eye over the place that means so much to them.
“It’s an important commitment to show all children coming to the camp, the positive side of life; give them a belief of self-worth and confidence. That’s what Portsea Camp is all about, helping kids grow, be happy, healthy, well and above all, have fun.”
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