Tag: KONA Group

Breakfast this morning in Grafton (where are all of the people? – it is a ghost town) – was a change from the Ham and Cheese rolls produced by Nev and Col every morning….  McDonald food of champions – 24 very hungry customers at 6.30am in the morning, certainly gave the 2 girls on service some real challenges,  perhaps we should have called ahead!!! Our day is well planned around regular stops to regroup and refuel and first stop this morning was at the bakery at Glenreagh where Nev our support driver was handing out apples. A fairly old and crusty biker (as in motor biker) rolled up and Nev wandered over and asked if he could have a photo with him.  The biker goes “why…” Nev says, “well we are a charity called Fighting Chance raising funds for disabled children and I just wondered if I could have a photo with you….   You can have an apple if you want….” The bikie responds…  “an apple,  why do I want an apple, I’ve got no F$&$%g  teeth!!!” One of our riders, John Maguire has given Col and Nev $50 so each day they can buy him a packet of frozen peas to ease his saddle sores for when we finish each day. However much to Johns disgust the money is being spent on ice to keep the beer cold We have now cycled 500 kms and after 4 days on the road it isn’t getting any easier. The Young Bulls are flying however us Old Bulls are hanging in there and chasing them up those hills As one bloke said when we rolled into Sawtel just South of Coffs Harbour – “Sawtel, sore legs and sore arse” Last 20 kms today were on very rough cow manure covered country roads. One of us had just opened up a Power Bar when the bike in front went through a fresh green cow pat and splashed it up all over the bar chewing bloke behind! Not sure if that flavour will catch on. Last scene of the day was Jordan ‘rehydrating’ on Fat Yak and he is going to have a really tough day tomorrow!! To donate please go to https://makingadifference.gofundraise.com.au/page/DobsonG Glenn Dobson is the Managing Director of the KONA Group and raising funds for Fighting Chance, a charity that supports young people with cerebral palsy and other severe disabilities. For more information on KONA’s sales and sales management training and coaching courses in Sydney or Melbourne Australia, or how you can donate to our Brisbane to Sydney ride please call 1300 611 288 or email glenn@KONA.com.au

Hi all, Today’s update is a bit brief as we had a 9 hour journey riding 147kms in testing conditions. It was hot, windy and busy (see the stats below) The day got off to a bit of a late start with everyone moving a little slowly after the birthday celebrations last evening but once again spirits were lifted thanks to a sensational sunrise. After a quick stop for a photo at the Ballina Big Prawn we were on our way. Apart from me nearly falling over the edge of a bridge yesterday when my tyre got stuck inbetween wooden planks, we had our first fall for the ride when Tim hit the deck (literally) walking his bike onto the car ferry at South Ballina. Everyone made the ride safely and in good spirits – if not pretty fatigued. I expect that we will be in bed not much past sunset tonight. Another testing day tomorrow with the ride to Coffs and Sawtell, and then onto Bellingen for the night. Lots of hill climbing! How do we know that we are successfully getting the Fighting Chance message out there? Well today we got an indication. One of the riders (Kim McD) walked onto a shop in Maclean and was stopped by a guy who saw his Tour jersey and said “I saw you guys on tele and you are doing great work – keep it up”. Now with no disrespect to the fine people of Maclean, but it is not a major regional town let alone a thriving metropolis, but if the message is registering here, then we are on the right track- all good!! For those of you waiting for the ride to start before making your donation – now would be a good time to show your support. Those ‘New Donation” messages work wonders on restoring the energy levels!! To donate please go to https://makingadifference.gofundraise.com.au/page/DobsonG Glenn Dobson is the Managing Director of the KONA Group and raising funds for Fighting Chance, a charity that supports young people with cerebral palsy and other severe disabilities. For more information on KONA’s sales and sales management training and coaching courses in Sydney or Melbourne Australia, or how you can donate to our Brisbane to Sydney ride please call 1300 611 288 or email glenn@KONA.com.au

On 27 February 2014, I will be cycling 1,000 kms from Brisbane to Sydney to raise more than $250,000 for Fighting Chance – a charity that creates opportunities for young adults with significant physical disabilities to access employment and social participation programs.

Along with 14 other riders the reason I’m attempting the 1000 kms Brisbane to Sydney ride is that I’ve been fortunate to be able to conquer some of the world’s major sporting challenges, however, I’m inspired by the amazing work Fighting Chance do on a daily basis.

In 2012, I fulfilled a 13 year dream and completed the Hawaii Ironman, in Kona. In 2011, I ran 250 kms across the Sahara Desert before representing Australia in the Triathlon World Championships in Las Vegas. Then, in 2010 I fought Heavy Weight boxing champion John Hopoate, then 6 days later ran 475 kms across the Simpson Desert to raise $32,000 for Breast Cancer patients.

The Fighting Chance team help people with disabilities to live a better life, when every day is a challenge that makes the Sahara and Hawaii Ironman pale into significance, and for that reason the KONA Group want to help in our own small way to make a difference to their work.

So can I ask you to please help me raise funds for this great cause and donate what you can at https://makingadifference.gofundraise.com.au/page/DobsonG

(Your donation is tax deductible).

To get more information on the ride and what Fighting Chance plans to do with the funds you donate please go to  https://www.tourdechance.com.au/fighting-chance/

Thank you very much for your support as we all genuinely appreciate it and please take a minute or two to think about friends in your network that you might feel comfortable sharing this email with.