Subarus, sand dunes and a serious cause
RACT’s own Malcolm McGinn is about to take on one of Australia’s toughest off-road challenges to raise awareness and funds for men’s health and Parkinson’s disease.
Mal is part of a ten-person team driving five early-model Subarus (four wagons and a ute) on a 28-day journey that starts in Geelong and covers a whopping 7,650 km.
They’ll travel through Ceduna, take on the sandy climbs of Googs Track, cross the remote Mount Dare and brave more than 1,136 sand dunes in the Simpson Desert. They’ll wrap up in Birdsville before looping back to Geelong the long way home.
But this isn’t just about the epic adventure. It’s about shining a light on men’s health – particularly Parkinson’s disease. The team is raising money for Parkinson’s Tasmania, with the goal of helping to fund more specialist Parkinson’s nurses across the state.
Every driver and navigator is covering their own costs – from building their vehicles (which ranges from $8,000 to $20,000) to paying for fuel and Spirit of Tasmania fares. Along the way, each car will carry a donation tin and the team will be sharing stories, photos and updates on their Facebook page.
We’re right behind Mal and the team, sponsoring the event and cheering them on every step of the way. You can follow their journey and show your support by visiting the Parkinson’s Tasmania Facebook page – and help spread the word about a genuinely important cause.
