By Deanne Jeffers
YOU might need a really good reason to drive across the harsh Australian terrain in a car priced at less than $1,500. For local residents Ern Meharry and son-in-law Amba Allen, raising money for cancer research is a fair dinkum reason to participate in the Shitbox Rally.
From October 14-22, their team ‘A-Drive and Kicking’ will set off from Mackay, Queensland in a 2007 V8 Commodore. They will travel to Darwin via the Savannah Way, navigating some rough country.
“We’re pretty excited, it’s going to be a good challenge,” said Ern. “We’ve been told to keep our back seat free in case there are breakdowns.”
Around 250 cars are taking the challenge, and $1.3M has been raised so far with team A-Drive and Kicking already having raised $11,000. After completing the rally, the car will be auctioned.
You can follow Ern and Amba’s journey on Instagram @adriveandkicking. To support them, please make a tax deductible donation at https://spring2022.shitboxrally.com.au/a-drive-and-kicking.
A receipt will be emailed straight to you and you contribution will help fund the future of cancer research by supporting those who are tirelessly paving the way to a cancer-free world.
