Thursday, August 24, 2023

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

FAST CARS For A Good Cause

Known for his extravagant lifestyle and wild parties, Travers Beynon, known as the Candyman, has a flamboyant style and the capacity to push boundaries. Arriving in Mackay last week with two of his many luxury cars, a Ferrari, and his famous gold Lamborghini, Mr Beynon is more than a successful business owner, he is an entrepreneur with a difference, one who sees no boundaries in living life to its fullest, but stays grounded by keeping close to his team and customers.

The fast cars have become a part of his brand, FREECHOICE, but it’s not the beautiful women, parties and exotic cars which define him. He’s also a loving father who enjoys the joy it brings to children’s faces when they get the opportunity to sit in his exotic cars.

Mr Beynon brought his cars to Mackay last week to celebrate the opening of a new store in Rural View as well as celebrate the first anniversary of his Bucasia store. His affiliation with Broken Ballerina saw Jules Thompson on the end of the tongs, providing free sausages for locals keen to get close to the fast cars.

CANDYMAN’S

Sweet Backing Of Broken Ballerina

Travers Beynon is a passionate lover of life who sees the beauty in everything – art, fashion, cars, women. He’s charismatic and campaigns for what he believes in: hard work, a positive attitude and a genuine desire to inspire others to succeed.

His brand FREECHOICE stands for accepting and celebrating the diversity in people’s beliefs and most importantly freedom of expression, freedom of speech and freedom of choice…FREECHOICE. It is this mantra which saw his brand align with Broken Ballerina who also advocate for people to live their lives free from fear with freedom of choice.

Mr Beynon said he’s always excited to bring community events to rural areas and loves the positivity he receives from locals.

“We really love Mackay, which is why this time I’ve transported up the Ferrari and the Lamborghini,” Mr Beynon said.

“The Ferrari was the first exotic car I bought in 2006, the Lamborghini in 2016. They really are part of the brand. 20 years ago I was doing store openings and I was in my suit handing out fliers, it’s part of who we are.

“We let the kids sit in the cars and get photos. The best part of the day is when you see the look on the kids' faces, and not just the kids but some of the adults too, it’s a great experience.”

He said his brand is proud to be affiliated with Broken Ballerina.

“It’s important to collab with the right people,” Mr Beynon said.

“The story behind Broken Ballerina is similar to the FREECHOICE brand. When I first came out onto the market, I had a lot of haters and a lot of people putting me down.

“Life should be about the freedom to be yourself.

“Freedom of expression is a fundamental human right; it allows dialogue on important issues in society and plays a vital role in the healthy development process of a society. Restriction of freedom of expression is the beginning of the end, the decline of a free world.

“It’s about not giving up despite facing adversity. When you get knocked down, you get back up and stay strong.”

Broken Ballerina Founder Jules Thompson agreed, saying she enjoyed working with FREECHOICE.

“We were asked to do the opening of the Bucasia store last year. They were so nice to work for that when we were approached to do the sausage sizzle this year we said yes, Ms Thompson said.

“FREECHOICE paid us to do that which goes to Broken Ballerina.

“We stand for the same thing, free choice. Being able to be free to live your life how you choose to.

“With fundraising opportunities like these we’re able to help people change lives and save lives, so they can live free from fear. We are the only organisation in Mackay helping domestic violence victims 7 days per week and we don’t receive Government funding.”

FREECHOICE stocks a diverse range of items. As you would expect, it has a diverse range of tobacco items, but it also provides nicotine-free vaping products, a large range of unique giftware and homewares, incense and candles, party products and adult items, even snacks and drinks.

“For us it’s about more than just the products we sell, it’s about the brand name, FREECHOICE, especially in the times we’re faced with today,” Mr Beynon added.

“Freedom of choice, freedom of speech. We are all mortals, and our demise is not negotiable nor predictable, so why not live our lives to the fullest.”

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