Sixty car and bike owners gathered at Hussln Auto Detailing for an open day show and shine on Saturday, April 9, eager to show off their vehicles and raise funds for mental health services.
More than $1800 was raised for mental health services at the annual event through a charity raffle and donations.
HussIn Auto Detailing owner Cam Scorey holds a community event every year on the anniversary of opening the business and this year decided to give back, with all money raised going to BeyondBlue.
“I’ve had my own battles with mental health since I was 15 years old so I know how much mental health affects everyone, especially men, and we don’t talk about it,” he said.
“There’s been a lot of suicides in the area, and attempted suicides ... I thought why not do something about it?”
The day was about getting people out to enjoy their cars, bikes, hot rods and low riders.
Tatura Lions Club members cooked up bacon and egg rolls to raise money for the club and the community.
Fast brew coffee van was on site, donating $1 for every coffee sold.
Local business owners from Tatura, Kyabram and Shepparton donated merchandise for the charity raffle, with others donating cash to the fundraiser.
Businesses involved included: Aenso Australia, Tatura Hotel, Tatura Small Engines, The Terminus Hotel Shepparton, Lagozzino's Top Pub Tatura, Grimm Industries, Shannons Insurance, Bursons Shepparton, Tatura Family Butchers, Meats and Moore Butchery Tatura, Ritchies IGA Tatura, Foodworks Tatura, Viberts Mitre 10 Tatura, Murtagh’s Market, Tatura Hot Bread, Ross Street Cafe Tatura, Tatura Panels, Autofest Festival, Arb Shepparton, Lyster Inc, Tatura Tin Works, Penrite Oil, M.O.V.E, Tatura Pharmacy, Butter Factory Cafe, Rachel Doller Art, Finesse Osteopathy Tatura, Civarella’s Betta Electrical, Ken Muston Automotive, Shepparton Boxing Gym and Waterwheel Tyre Service.
• If you’re struggling, call after-hours bereavement support on 1300 727 247, Lifeline on 131 114, BeyondBlue on 1300 224 636 or Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800.