The Sunshine Ride has once again reached extraordinary heights, smashing last year’s fundraising record of $151,000 to raise an incredible $170,598 for local cancer services.

Through laughter, smiles and plenty of sweat, the community turned out in force, once again pedalling with purpose for a cause close to so many hearts.

Purple Chickens Raise Funds for Local Care.

It was an ordinary day at the Purple Chicken Cafe when founder Jen Tait opened a mysterious package topped with a “Random Acts of Knitting and Crocheting Kindness” card. The box quickly became a symbol of generosity and local spirit. Arriving unannounced, it was filled with 64 hand-crocheted purple chickens, each one unique. The attached note simply read, “Do with them what you will, sell, display, giveaway. I don’t mind what you do.”

Welcoming new leadership.

Effective today, our Board Secretary, Richard Lukins, has been appointed Deputy Chair of the Sunshine Trust and will step in as acting Chair. Brad Robertson is stepping aside from his role as Chair during the Farrer By-election, in which he is a candidate.

We’re proud to announce our new name, Sunshine Trust.

We remain a local charity, independently governed by a local board of directors who share a deep connection to the region.

The AWRCC Trust Fund remains committed to ensuring that every dollar raised for cancer care in our region is applied transparently, responsibly, and exclusively for that purpose.

Pensioner Pete’s Power Paddle for Cancer - A heartfelt story of determination, persistence and emotion to honour Helen.