Monday 17 August 2009

Ausies complete 2,285,714 steps - 1000 miles

We challenged our Sowelu clients to create teams of 4 or more to attempt to step the same distance we were cycling (1600km). Their challenge was to step 10,000 or more steps a day over a max of 62 days and ultimately complete 2 285 714 steps. The teams completing this in the quickest time were the overall winner and receved a lovely Sowelu gift voucher which included massages, facial and a voucher to spend in store. This prize was awarded at our rider support function. As well as the awards we had a silent auction with gifts lovingly donated to us by various businesses around the Brisbane Paddington area and some from the Gold Coast as well. Random raffle draws were also held and everyone had a wonderful time networking and just having fun.

Just a quick letter of thanks to show our gratitude to you all. Your encouragement and support for our cause is heartfelt. Our rider support function was a wonderful success with everyone having a wonderful time with Champaign and smiles flowing.Well done to all the step challenge teams for completing the gruelling 2 month challenge to walk over 2million steps. Special mention must be made to the winning team “The Bentleys”. Thanks to your loving support we are able to complete our journey to assist the GIST foundation to raise the much needed funds to continue their support for those affected by GIST and their families. Thank you once again to all those who assisted in the organization, donations of auction items and raffle draw prizes and a very special thank you to Leah Marshall (Marshall Money) for organizing food, drinks prizes and much much more. Some beautiful borrowed words to conclude our thanks to you all - “This is the world within the world, friends without faces, but certainly not without hearts. It is the beauty of your hearts that is shining here above all” - Roxy & Karen -x-