Pretty cool hey!
If you had to base it on how great it is, then the last two weeks would be testament to why we should pinch ourselves every day we get out of bed.
Last week we had the pleasure of welcoming back to Mackay two of our stars from the Mackay Fire Special Olympics champions, Chloe and TJ. They had both been competing in Berlin with the Australian Basketball sides in the Special Olympics Games and to say we were proud of their achievements is an understatement.
Both Chloe and TJ picked up bronze medals in Berlin and to see them return at the Mackay Airport last week with their medals and massive smiles, it just makes everything so much better. Congratulations to both on the massive wins and sportsmanship over there.
Also, two days ago we came together as a community to help fundraise for the annual 4MK Kilometre of Coins. This year it was all for Jeans for Genes Day at the Bluewater Quay. The idea was simple. Lay coins, side by side on the Forgan Bridge footpath, and hope we reach a kilometre in length. Did we get there? Was it a huge undertaking? Did many people come down and join the burpee challenge to raise even more money? So many yeses there to be answered, but you know what, the kids around Mackay will be smiling after the effort from 48 hours ago.
We love helping any local activity that in turn will help our neighbours, mates, and work friends. It’s that easy.
Whether it’s helping a mate walk up the Blacks Beach stairs on a Saturday morning, to selling raffle tickets for the Eastern Swans AFL teams during the week. It all adds up.
You can do your bit too. Let us know what fundraisers you are part of, drop me a line at 4MK and I’ll tell our beautiful community all about it. It really is that easy to do.
Before I go, come and join me Sunday at Bunnings as I cook up a storm on the BBQ for my Arsenals Hockey Club fundraiser. I’m sure I and the whole club will have your snags sorted.
Plus, a beautiful happy 1st birthday to little Callie who I’m sure will be spoilt by Mum and Dad this weekend. The smiles you put on a certain person’s face, who’s name sounds like Paul Rutland, is just magical. The world is your oyster. Don’t forget that. Ever.
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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