Media Release – 15 August 2023 The iconic Long Drive For Drought, powered by Ampol in 2023, is on again with fifty classic 40 Series Toyota’s travelling in convoy across Queensland to raise money for Drought Angels. Now in its fourth year, the Long Drive fundraising event, powered by Ampol in 2023, is aiming to […]
Congratulations to the following Major Raffle prize winners for the 2023 Long Drive For Drought Raffle. The raffle was drawn at the Birdsville Hotel on Friday 1 September. All winners have been notified by email and phone. First Prize – Signed and authenticated 2023 winning series Men’s QRL Jersey – Russell T. Second Prize – […]
Fifty Toyota 40 Series put pedal to the metal travelling throughout central western Queensland in August and raised $130,381 for charity partner Drought Angels, to help Queensland farmers impacted by natural disasters like drought, flood, fires, and plagues. In its third year, the cumulative tally now stands at $265,466 with more than half that amount […]
We welcome CWQ Brewing Co as our ‘Hydration Partner’ on the Long Drive for Drought. If you’re in the region, grab one of their beers and keep their cool collector cans featuring illustrations of #outbackqueensland towns. No doubt we cracked a few of those! All our sponsors support us in reaching our $100k fundraising goal […]
Diesel Services QLD came on board in our time of need when we put the call out for the ’22 t-shirt sponsor. Brian was quick to click and provided the financial contribution to cover the cost of the t-shirt supply and print. This significant and important financial support means that every dollar that we receive […]
Ergon Energy QLD have joined the Long Drive For Drought through outback Queensland, coming onboard as the Power Partner in 2022! Ergon Energy ” service regional Queensland from coastal and rural areas to the remote communities of outback Queensland and the Torres Strait which extends across 97% of Queensland – around 1.7 million square kilometres. We operate […]
MEDIA RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday 24 August 2022 With $80,000 already under the bonnet for Drought Angels, the Long Drive For Drought kicks off with a community event at Calliope Rodeo Ground with BBQ, open bar, and a Toyota 40 Series car display from 5.30pm. Long Drive founder, Brent Reeman, is humbled and […]
MEDIA RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday 15 August 2022 After two annual events raising over $135,000 for Drought Angels, the iconic 40 Series Toyota LandCruiser will hit the road again this August aiming to add another $100K to the overall tally. Kicking off in Calliope on Friday 26 August, the 50+ car convoy will […]
Long Drive For Drought featured on Creek to Coast on Sunday 3 July 2022. We thank Creek to Coast for helping raise awarness of our plight touring through the outback, supporting drought-stricken Queensland communities, raising funds for Drought Angels. And we’re certain LDFD founder, Brent Reeman, had a fun day filming in front of the camera!
For the second year in a row, Telstra is supporting the Long Drive For Drought through Outback Queensland. Telstra has long been a champion of regional Australia. They’re once again sponsoring the Long Drive for Drought and the great work it does to help Queensland farmers doing it tough. Telstra is providing us with Go […]
