VCCNZ
National Day
A good turnout in Taranaki was not deterred by a windy and cold day.
The 2017 Daffodil Rally for Cancer was declared a success with $40,000 raised for the Cancer Society.
T
he premise was simple for the first National Day that the VCC had undertaken – hundreds of cars on the road at the same time, raising money for local cancer societies. Twenty-four branches took part with a combined turnout of 2,000 vehicles. Combined with the fundraising total of $40,000, it’s something that can only grow year on year. Many branches had members of the public joining in and some resulted in new members for the VCC.
A diversity of entrants was displayed at the combined North Shore/Wellsford Warkworth event as demonstrated by the appearance of these three vehicles: Ford bus, Ford hotrod, Jaguar D type. 16 Beaded Wheels
How did 24 branches raise $40,000? Just like New Zealand, every branch is unique. Some are tiny in remote areas, some are large in urban and heavily populated cities and some cover such a huge spread of kilometres that it is very rare that members can get together! Because of this diversity, it was very important that each branch was in charge of what they were going to do for the Daffodil Rally for Cancer. While it was understood that the Rally was to happen on Sunday 27 August and around 1pm in
the afternoon, every other detail was up to the local branch and what they could do with the resources they had. A few branches had a public display of cars and many also ran other fundraising initiatives like afternoon teas, sausage sizzles, car rides and raffles using goods donated by local businesses. Other branches did an easy run but included some fun on the way like questionnaires or a scatter concept and taking in local historic sites. Some branches joined in with an already established event which helped with promotion and organization but also brought in a set of new people. One branch did a car parade which is a huge undertaking but went very well. One of the most positive things to come out of the national day was the number of other clubs who supported this event and in some areas were co-organisers. And because there was no restriction on what kind of vehicle took part, everything from modern cars, to motorcycles, to hot rods to Vintage and Veterans took part. BW
