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Monash University > News and Events > Monash Memo
Around the bay for $10,000
21 October 2009
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| Andrew, David and Matthew Van Bergen |
More than 450 Monash students, staff, alumni and their families raised more than $10,000 for the Smith Family by cycling around Port Phillip Bay on Sunday 18 October.
This is the sixth year Monash has fielded a team in the event, which this year attracted more than 15,000 participants across courses ranging from 50 to 250 kilometres.
Monash received the award for the largest university team for the third year running.
TeamMONASH™ events officer Marcia Larose said it was fantastic that Monash won the award again this year.
"Reaching our target and managing to raise more than $10,000 for the Smith Family is a great achievement," she said.
For first-time participants John Vanbergen and his sons – all students at Monash - the 50k event offered a chance to work as a team.
"For the four of us to cross the finish line together was a great feeling," he said.
"We'll definitely be riding again next year!"
However possibly the best story of the day goes to Monash commerce student Kevin Eng, who completed the 50k ride after learning to ride only two years ago.
"It was nice to be able to ride with my friends and compete in an event like this," Kevin said.
For a full photo gallery of the event visit the Monash Sport website. Staff and students wishing to donate to the Smith Family can do so at the TeamMonash™ Around the Bay website.
The St George Melbourne Marathon held earlier this month provided TeamMONASH™ with yet another opportunity to shine with Monash taking the largest University team title for the second year in a row.
It is the fifth time TeamMONASH™ has participated in the event, which offers categories from a five kilometre walk to the full 42.2 kilometre marathon. More than 500 staff and students took part.
For more information and more sport's news visit the Monash Sport news site.
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