BMA River 2 Reef Beneficiaries
BMA River 2 Reef Ride is proud to support two local Mackay and Whitsundays charities that make a difference to the lives of the people within our communities every day. All profits raised from the BMA River 2 Reef Ride Festival are dispersed to two very important local organisations: RACQ CQ Rescue and Disabled Sport & Rec Mackay.
RACQ CQ Rescue
RACQ CQ Rescue is a community-funded rescue helicopter service based in Mackay, our world-class aeromedical and emergency service is a lifeline to anyone, anywhere at any time. Saving lives since 1996, our service can be the difference between life and death to the sick and injured in our region. Without CQ Rescue, many lives would be lost of changed forever. Often a patient’s only lifeline, they tell us, when the sound of the rescue helicopter draws near, there is a collective sigh of relief to know that help has arrived.
Disabled Sport & Rec Mackay
Disabled Sport & Rec Mackay serves as the primary not-for-profit organisation for individuals with physical disabilities or vision impairments in Mackay in sport, recreation and fitness. Their objective is to enrich the lives of individuals with disabilities through community involvement, education, and promoting sports and healthy activities. By expanding access to physical activities, the association strives to generate more avenues for individuals with disabilities to engage in active pursuits.