Fundraising Appeal for Cliff Young Australian Six-day race

Dear Friend,

As you are aware the Cliff Young Australian Six Day race is celebrating the twentieth running of the Event this year. The race is being held at the Memorial Square in Colac from the 20th to the 26th of November.

Over the years there have been many volunteers that have helped make the race a success. One of those groups is the fundraising committee. They have worked tirelessly for many years to help raise the much needed funds that are needed year after year.To help make this year's race a success, they now need the help of supporters of the 6-day race outside the Colac community.

Race President, Bill Sutcliffe was quoted as saying "The voluntary committees at Colac have done a tremendous job raising thousands of dollars locally every year to keep the Race going. Most of the Committee Members have not been runners and all their efforts have been for the runners therefore - not themselves. Last year we raised $23.000 - all locally. We have raised $13.000 this year so far, and are about $10.000 short of budget.". He also stated that the promised prizemoney of $5,000 first prizemoney and $5,000 bonus to that runner if he beats 900 kilometres will be honoured.

Ultra running Historian, Phil Essam was quoted as saying "The six-day race is part of the fabric and backbone of ultrarunning in Australia. It is also a living monument to Cliff Young and the legacy he left to the sport and the Otway shire. It is a shame to hear about the fundraising shortfall at this stage a month out from the race. I hope that supporters of the race and the sport around the world will get behind the fundraising committee to help make this year's race a great success."

How can you help as a supporter of the Six-day race?

If you are able to make a financial donation of any amount or would like to establish a direct debit to help the race on a continual basis, please email Bill and Bev Sutcliffe on billnbev@dodo.com.au. They can also be contacted on 0408334229. Any help will be greatly appreciated by the 6-day Committee and the participants in this year's race.