ANOTHER GREAT LOOP FINISHED!!!

Sunday March 9th 2008 saw a beautiful day for the latest Loop The Lake charity bike ride. Thousands of riders pedalled their way around Lake Macquarie (or part thereof) helping raise money for John Hunter Children's Hospital.

FUND RAISING PRIZE WINNERS - LOOP THE LAKE 2008
Congratulations to the following people who have raised the most funds for
the John Hunter Childrens Hospital.

1st Prize - Philip Hodgson(Belkin),Wadalba, Raised $3300
2 Nights Accommodation at Brighton Apartments at Toronto,
Dinner for 2 at Awaba House & a Cruise for 2 with Lake Macquarie Cruises.

2nd Prize- Paul Simpson, (GHD), The Junction Raised $2300
1 Night Accommodation midweek at Kemey's ,Mandalong,
with a Candlelit Dinner for 2.

3rd Prize -George Tattersell ,Eleebana,Raised $1085-1 Night Accommodation at
Brighton Apartments & Cruise for 2 with Lake Macquarie Cruises.

Other Prizes— Julie Moult on, Valentine. 1 Night Accom. at Brighton Apartments ;
Wayne Grant,Waratah-1 Night Accom. The Duck's Crossing- Eleebana;
Angel Parra, Fennell Bay-Breakfast for 2 at Brownsugar at Bay Views.

& MacDonalds Warners Bay, Family Dinners
Ian Thomas, Leonay; Dorothy Cheng, Russell Lea; Charles Thomson, St Ives;
John Coleman, Cessnock; Nancy Donovan, New Lambton; Nathan Dean,
Mannering Park

Prize winners will advised about their prizes by mail
T Shirt winners will be contacted.

2200 cyclists entered. A total of $85000 was raised for local charities, primarily
the Play Therapy Program at John Hunter Childrens Hospital

A community activity supported by The Rotary Clubs of Lake Macquarie for the benefit of John Hunter Children's Hospital, Loop the Lake is a leisure ride around beautiful Lake Macquarie of 16km, 50km or 85km finishing at Speers Point Park.

About Loop The Lake
Organised by the Rotary Club of Warners Bay, Loop The Lake is assisted by Traffic Police, CREST Communications Volunteers and St. John Ambulance. Route Marshals are provided by the Lake Macquarie Rotary Clubs of Morisset, Toronto Sunrise, Toronto, Cardiff, Belmont, Bennetts Green and Warners Bay. We provide:

Cyclists should be aware that Loop The Lake is graded as a medium to hard event and is 'on road'. Rain or shine, we ride! It is expected that cyclists will abide by the road rules and ride with care and consideration of others. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult. The cycle path from Eleebana to Speers Point Park can be used if you wish. Entrants with two-wheeled trailers will not be accepted due to safety concerns.


Loop the Lake has been nominated for a
Myer 2008 Australia Day Award
as a Community Event

About the Rotary Club of Warners Bay
The Rotary Club of Warners Bay supports many community groups and charities, and facilitates Young Carers Camps.
Our Club meets every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 6.15 for 6:30pm at Brown Sugar Restaurant Function Room. Visitors and new members will receive a warm welcome. Please see the contact page for details or click HERE for the website.

 


Loop The Lake
PO Box 81
Warners Bay, NSW 2282
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