By Gabriella Vukman
In efforts to raise funds for Foothills Community Care (FCC), the Norton Owners Club of Victoria are organising a charity ride.
The event will take place on Sunday 18 August with riders meeting at the Ferntree Gully Girl Guides hall on underwood road in Ferntree Gully.
Committee member of the Norton Owners Club of Victoria and 45-year Ferntree Gully resident Kev said, “As a member of the Norton Owners Club of Victoria’s committee, I organise events and a few other activities during the year and I decided to put together a charity ride.”
“I looked at a local charity here in Ferntree Gully that does great work for the community and I contacted Steve Barrington who is the FCC CEO, and he was delighted that we would even think about their small charity,” Kev said.
“It is something from us to give back to them for all the fantastic work that they do within the community in Ferntree gully and Upwey.”
Commencing at 9am Sunday morning and finishing with a presentation of the funds, Kev hopes that the public will show up and also donate.
“I’m charging $25 per bike and the Norton Owners Club will match the funds raised by the riders,” Kev said.
“Anyone who comes along for the ride is welcome and can also contribute $25 per bike.
“People can come along and have a look at the motorbikes before we ride off and if anyone wants to donate some money, I will be happy to take that and they will be a part of the collection we do on the day.”
The Norton Owners Club has been running since 1981 and this FCC ride is the first charity event they have done in years.
Kev said, “I’d like to do a charity event every year. I told members that I have looked around where I live for the smaller charities that are doing great work in the community,”
“I’ve asked for next year’s members to look at their local area and choose a charity. I have opened it up to our club members and I will help them organise a ride for next year. We are motorbike enthusiasts and we would just like to give something back to the community,” Kev said.
“FCC does fantastic work for the homeless and disadvantaged in the area. I have spoken with Steve Barrington and he is delighted that we would support his organisation in this way.”
