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by Colin Henderson
The 33rd Convoy for Kids , Sydney 2023 rolled into the Hawkesbury on Sunday 29 October , starting their journey at Sydney Dragway at Eastern Creek and ending with a family fun day at the Hawkesbury Showground .
Over 100 trucks , hot rods , classic cars , two motorcycles and a Newborn and Paedriatric Emergency Transport Service ( NETS ) joined the Convoy raising fund for the NETS Ambulance Service .
Mark Smallwood , President of the Convoy for Kids Sydney , was completely thrilled with the turnout from truckies
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across Sydney . “ This year , it looks like have been able to double the donations we made last year . Some of he donations are still rolling in .”
Convoy for Kids thanks the sponsors on the day , DSE , AirRoad , Winston Haulage , I ’ m in the right , Retriever Towing and the Transport Workers ’ Union of NSW . We also are supported by volunteers from the Sydney Children ’ s Hospital foundation .
“ It was a great Western Sydney day , an early start and we love that despite everything , truck drivers can still dig deep , truckies are still caring for kids , wanting to be part of the convoy ,” said Mr Smallwood .
Hundreds of Hawkesbury locals
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also turned up in support visiting the Family Fun Day , admiring the polished chrome , taking hot rod rides and strongly supporting the day .
Mark Smallwood said , “ The Convoy for Kids committee is thrilled so many wanted to take part , and we will be back next year , many more are also welcome .”
Convoy for Kids Sydney have been raising funds for the NETS NSW Ambulance service for many years .
NETS NSW themselves say that one in 49 children will use their service sometime during their childhood . NETS Services an area of 815,810 square kilometres across both rural and metropolitan areas of NSW
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and the ACT .
“ NETS NSW relies on community support to maintain and renew the equipment and the ambulances they use ,” added Mark Smallwood .
“ Convoy for Kids have previously purchased an electric trolley which carries the transport system for sick children on planes , and on the road in a NETS ambulance . Truckies are happy to help NETS NSW with their shopping list .”
Convoy for Kids Sydney will return at the end of October in 2024 , and organisers are putting out the call for sponsors who can help build the funds raised for the NETS NSW Ambulance Service .
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