Have you ever been in jail before?

Ever had that chat to the Police? Nope. You are very lucky.

Me, however is a different story. I have and I’ve actually been to ‘jail’ and I came out a better person.

Let me clarify.

This time last year we decided to start 4MK’s Jingle Jail and help raise money for some beautiful people who help kids 24/7 in Bravehearts.

We grabbed the make shift ‘jail’ from our PCYC mates in North Mackay, I sat myself down in it and invited a few mates over to sit in with me while they raised ‘bail money’ to be let out. We did it and we raised many $$ on the day and had a few laughs and a few tears along the way.

So this year, actually next Saturday Nov 5, we are heading to Porters in Brisbane St with our ‘jail’ and we are locking everyone up who wants to so we can raise money for Real Mates Talk.

These guys save lives with the work they do. They start conversations which in turn helps people. Meaningful conversations, something that we don’t always have or know how to do. They help us with the skills and on Saturday next week, we are raising dollars for them to continue.

I want to tell you who will be joining me in jail. Amanda Wright from this very fine publication you’re reading now will be there with me behind the cell bars at 9:30. Also former Mayor Col Meng at 8am, Adrian Young from Harrup Park at 8:30, City Fitness Steve Eden at 9am, Keiran Horsfall from Mackay Police PCYC at 10am, Trainer Col Joy at 10:30, Creperie Restaurant's Paul Rutland at 11am, and Casey Blyton from Porters at 11:30.

These legends are all on board raising money as we speak so on the day, bail will be easy. How much bail money? That’s anyone’s guess.

We’ve got donation pages already set up so if you can help, head over to the 4MK page and donate away, and feel free to come and join us next week. I’d love to see you.

You can join Rob Kidd from 5am weekday mornings on 4MK 1026 AM in Mackay and Proserpine, 91.5FM in Airlie Beach or just ask your smart speaker to play 4MK on iHeartRadio!

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