AS part of its charity auction initiative aimed at supporting local communities, the North Coast Petroleum Casino Truck Show will be donating $24,000 to various organisations across the region to help support those in need by providing essential supplies and resources.
The 2024 charity partners were Movember, Steering the Future, Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, Casino Show Society, Rappville Community Hall Committee and the Platypus RSL Day Club. As the principal charity, Movember received $10,000 to help it lead the charge on men’s health issues. Steering the Future and Westpac Rescue Helicopter collected $5000 each, with Casino Show Society receiving $2000 and both the Rappville Hall Committee and the Platypus Day Club granted $1000 each.
For the first time, last year’s Casino Truck Show held a live auction in the CBD, with bidders vying for a 2.4 metre x 2.4 metre steel bar resembling the rear end of a trailer, courtesy Moore Trailers of Pittsworth, a 95-litre upright Engel Australia fridge, and a 24-volt, kids’ four wheeler, donated by Big Wheels Truck Alignment.
Congratulations to the successful bidder, Jon Kelly, of Heavy Haulage Assets. Interestingly, Jon was the inaugural Rig of the Show winner and has now claimed the title of winning bidder of the first-ever charity auction.
The Casino Truck Show would like to thank Moore Trailers’ Scott Gollan, Engel Australia’s Jason Dwyer and Big Wheels Truck Alignment’s Paul Whiting for their support of the auction.
The Casino Truck Show will continue its philanthropic efforts with more donations and partnerships in the future.
The 2024 Casino Truck Show saw a significant increase in attendance, with more than 30,000 attendees, surpassing previous records and establishing the event as a must-visit for truck enthusiasts and families alike. It generated an estimated $3.9 million, giving a much-needed boost to local businesses.
The Casino Truck Show has strengthened its place as a cornerstone event in the local community calendar, with planning underway to make this year’s event even bigger and better.
Richmond Valley Council’s top Movember fundraisers Mitchell Collins and Gene Allder-Conn (third and fourth from left) happily accept a $10,000 donation on behalf of the leading men’s health advocate. The duo was joined by (l-r) RVC’s General Manager Vaughan Macdonald, Mayor Robert Mustow, Manager Community Connection Sharon Davidson and Events Officer Tiarn Stenner.
Steering the Future, an interactive, informative exhibition designed to educate young people about all things road-related, will use its $5000 donation to tutor local school kids on road safety in the lead up to this year’s Casino Truck Show. Founders Glenn “Yogi” Kendall and wife Amanda and Collette and Craig Forsyth celebrate with Mayor Robert Mustow and RVC’s Events Officer Tiarn Stenner.
Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service’s John Bancroft (second from left) was delighted to again receive $5000 from the Casino Truck Show. This vital service was the 2023 Truck Show charity partner. RVC’s Events Officer Tiarn Stenner, Mayor Robert Mustow and Manager Community Connection Sharon Davidson were on hand to present the cheque.
The Casino Show Society was gifted $2000 to help make this year’s Show more affordable for local families. Administration Assistant Felicity Taylor (second from right) expressed gratitude for the support. She was joined by (l-r) RVC’s Events Officer Tiarn Stenner, General Manager Vaughan Macdonald, Mayor Robert Mustow and Manager Community Connection Sharon Davidson.
Rappville Hall Committee representatives Roger Bailey and Barbara Collins (third and fourth from left) appreciated their donation of $1000, which will go towards installing the village’s Anglican Church bell. (l-r) RVC’s Events Officer Tiarn Stenner, Mayor Robert Mustow and Manager Community Connection Sharon Davidson were on hand to present the cheque.
The Platypus Day Club will put its $1000 towards transport costs for its members. Organiser Robyn Spruce (third from left) was thankful for the support. She was joined by (l-r) RVC’s Events Officer Tiarn Stenner, Mayor Robert Mustow, General Manager Vaughan Macdonald and Manager Community Connection Sharon Davidson.