PBCC volunteers keeping the pollies fed and pedalling across Tasmania

Volunteers from the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church with the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) have supported Pollie Pedal in Tasmania across three days and 300 kilometres, keeping participants fuelled as they rode to raise funds for Diabetes Australia.

The 18th annual fundraising cycle was once again supported by Tasmanian Deputy Premier Guy Barnett MP, who was among those who set off from Hagley Farm School in Launceston on Friday 28 February.

More than 20 PBCC volunteers from Deloraine, Scottsdale and Launceston pitched in to support the event, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner to riders as they completed their epic journey.

RRT Local Team Leader Tim Arkcoll said they served 320 meals across three days, including ham and cheese toasties, bacon and egg rolls, RRT Signature Burgers and pulled pork tacos.

“Pollie Pedal is a fantastic event that brings politicians and their constituents together with one goal – to raise vital funds for diabetes programs and research,” said Tim.

“It is such an important cause, and while we weren’t on the bikes this weekend the Rapid Relief Team is very happy to be able to support in our own RRT way.

“Our volunteers served up breakfast, lunch and dinner to the riders, as well as barista-made coffee, and I am sure they appreciated the energy boost as they tackled 300 kilometres of Northern Tasmania.”

Since 2006, Pollie Pedal has raised $850,000 for vital diabetes programs and research.

As the charitable arm of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, RRT supports frontline workers and emergency services by providing food, donations and other resources, as well as hosting events for the community.
Established in 2013 to assist emergency services in times of disaster and crisis by providing meals and other support, it’s expanded to more than 16,000 volunteers and provides support to the community through charitable donations and events.

For more information on RRT, please go to www.rrtglobal.org