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    Horsham’s Gavin Morrow will be among a host of drivers supporting cancer research when he helps spearhead the Drive to Survive tour in March.

Gavin Morrow's drive towards a cure for cancer

By Colin MacGillivray

Horsham’s Gavin Morrow will be among a host of drivers supporting cancer research when he helps spearhead the Drive to Survive tour in March.

The three-day tour will see a convoy of vehicles visit three states, raising money for the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute, FECRI, in Ballarat – Australia’s only regional cancer research institute.

The tour starts in Ballarat on Friday, March 28 and travels more than 450 kilometres north to Mildura on the first day, stopping in the Mallee town of Birchip for lunch.



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Subsequent days will see participants travel through Wentworth in New South Wales and South Australia’s Barossa Valley, with stops at locations including a winery and Birdwood’s National Motor Museum.

Each participating car must raise a minimum donation of $2000 to FECRI, with opportunities for additional donations during the tour.

FECRI will establish a GoFundMe page for each participating car to help with fundraising.

Mr Morrow, a FECRI board member, said he was excited to participate in the Drive to Survive and encouraged people to consider joining.

“Cancer affects everyone, but through FECRI, we’re making strides in understanding and defeating it,” he said.

“This drive is about bringing people together – families, friends and car enthusiasts – for a cause that touches us all. Whether you’ve got a classic car, a ute, or a family wagon, I encourage everyone to join us on this journey. Together, we can drive towards a cure.”

FECRI director George Kannourakis said the tour would bring people together in a common cause.

“This event is about more than just fundraising; it’s about uniting our community to support cutting-edge research,” he said.

“Every kilometre driven and every dollar raised brings us closer to defeating cancer. Together, we can make a real difference.”

Mr Morrow, who was named this year’s Horsham Rural City Council’s Citizen of the Year, has taken part in numerous philanthropic efforts, including raising $25,000 with his brothers by riding old ‘postie’ bikes along the Murray River and organising fundraising events in Horsham.

In addition to his role as chair of the FECRI fundraising committee, Mr Morrow is a member of the Horsham Healthy Minds group, which advocates for mental health awareness and education.

People interested in participating in the Drive to Survive tour can email Mr Morrow at gavin@morrow.net.au, providing their name, phone number, email address and vehicle type.

In addition to the minimum $2000 entry donation, participants are responsible for travel costs including fuel, food, drinks and accommodation.

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