Neville and Doris hit the road to fight cancer
Ann and Brett Jurd are fundraising for the Cancer Council as characters Neville and Doris in a rally.
A Hamilton couple is turning grief into action. They're entering the Mystery Box Rally.
The five-day fundraising event starts Saturday from Charleville, Queensland. Ann and Brett Jurd created comedic characters named Neville and Doris.
The characters pose as nursing home residents. The couple named their team "Two Old Ducks".
Ann and Brett bought a Toyota Tarago for $1500. They had it spray-painted yellow.
They named it "Gerri Hat-Trick". The couple have lost several family members and friends to cancer.
This includes Ann's father Brian and Brett's mother Sandra. They have already raised $18,400 for the Cancer Council.
They aim for $20,000. The rally and character videos honour those they have lost.
- $1,500
- Tarago purchase price
- Yellow
- Vehicle colour
- $18,400
- Funds raised so far
- $20,000
- Target amount
Why it mattersBox rallies have raised about $70 million for the Cancer Council over 16 years. Their effort adds to that total.
AustraliaThe couple's fundraising supports the Cancer Council's work across Australia, helping research, treatment support, and community care in Australian hospitals.
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