Michael Collins and David Tuckwood probably won’t be wearing these glamorous tributes to the 80s when they embark on their mammoth Weipa-Cairns fundraising run at 4am on Friday. Photo: Supplied.
The community Ran Back to the 80s to show their support for Michael Collins and David Tuckwood on Saturday, but residents are going to have to set their alarms to cheer them on when they commence their mammoth fundraising run on Friday morning.
The pair will set off on the first leg of their 17-day, 820-kilometre trek from Weipa to Cairns well before the sun makes an appearance on 22 August, with Mr Collins explaining the symbolism of their chosen starting point.
“We will be setting off from the north side of the Mission River Bridge at 4am on Friday to symbolise crossing the bridge for the last time before heading out of town,” he said.
“After that, we will hit the parkrun shelter and continue on from there at 6am, with the first run finishing past the Scherger base.”
Saturday’s 80s party and send-off at the Weipa Bowls Club added an incredible $6,857.65 to the men’s fundraising kitty.
“Thank you to all who came down to support and got right into the 80s spirit – there were some awesome costumes and moves on display,” Mr Collins said.
And with only days remaining before the men set off on their marathon fundraising effort, how are they both feeling?
“We’re ready to get going and knock out some kilometres,” Mr Tuckwood said.
The community got into the 80s spirit and dug deep to raise nearly $7,000 at the Weipa Bowls Club on 16 August. Photo: Supplied.
