Cancer Council cheque presentation at last year's rally. Pictured (from left) are NSW Cancer Council representative, Lyn and Phil Deaves and Retreat general manager (operations) Tilly Rexhepi.

Cancer Council set to benefit

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OWNERS of Retreat caravans are preparing for a busy time ahead.

More than 150 members of the Retreat Family Group will be heading for Queensland for their national caravan rally later this year.

Seventy-six caravans have already been registered for the event at the Maryborough Showgrounds.

But organisers Barry and Sandy Neilsen expect many more to be signed up before the week-long programme of activities get underway on September 10.

Last year's rally was held in Mudgee in NSW and was organised by the founders of the group, Phil and Lyn Deaves.

"While we were there we raised over $11,000 for the NSW Cancer Council," Mr Neilsen told Caravanning News.

"And during the rally $65,000 was spent by the group in the community of Mudgee."

He said this year's gathering would be raising funds for the Queensland Cancer Council via auctions and raffles from donations received.

Guest speaker Jeff Palmer from Tow Ed will talk about towing and also run a towing course.

Other highlights during the week will include tours of the Fraser Coast, a presentation from Caravanning Queensland's chief executive Ron Chapman and a breakfast laid on by the Maryborough Lions club.

A dinner and band will feature on Saturday night.

Maryborough Police will attend the rally to speak about the current Queensland road rules for caravans.

"There will be much more that we still have to put together with the help from our major sponsor Retreat Caravans who have supported us every year," Mr Neilsen said.

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