Isuzu NNR Servicepack truck to be raffled to help secure funding for mental fitness foundation Gotcha4Life
Mental fitness foundation, Gotcha4Life, and Isuzu Australia Limited (IAL) are giving the public a rare chance to win a fully equipped and unique Isuzu NNR Servicepack Crew with canopy body and a raft of built-in accessories valued at over $152,000, and all for a fantastic cause.
During late April, the one-of-a-kind, custom truck build recently undertook the Mateship Miles roadshow with Gotcha4Life, travelling from Victoria to New South Wales via Shepparton, Wagga Wagga, Canberra, Nowra and Wollongong.
The Mateship Miles saw Gotcha4Life founder Gus Worland visit regional towns that have been affected by fires, floods and COVID-19 over the last few years, linking up with the team from Channel 9’s Today Show along the way.
The Isuzu NNR, with its distinctive Gotcha4Life Mateship Miles wrap has been a key focal point at the Today Show outdoor broadcasts and community events.
The aim of the Mateship Miles roadshow was to kick-start conversations about the importance of building mental fitness, meaningful mateship and social and emotional connection in communities, while utilising the custom NNR as a roving community asset and gathering point for free breakfast barbecues in each town.
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Isuzu’s chief engineer product development Simon Humphries enjoys a snag with Channel 9’s Today Show co-host Karl Stefanovic
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“This is a one-of-a-kind truck build and something special to reflect the importance of the cause, and its donation expands on our partnership with the Gotcha4Life Foundation,” says IAL marketing manager Sam Gangemi.
“Gotcha4Life is a fantastic organisation taking action to engage, educate and empower Australians from all walks of life through its mental fitness programs.”
Gangemi says the NNR had been developed from the ground up to serve as a meeting place for the Gotcha4Life roadshow.
“We’re extremely honoured to be involved in this capacity,” he adds.
“In raffling off this spectacular truck, we’re hoping to raise some much-needed funding to ensure Gotcha4Life can continue in their admirable bid to end suicide in this country.”
Bells and whistles
The NNR has been fitted-out to perform all the functions and luxuries of a remote meeting place, with the unique build facilitated by truck body specialists Service Bodies Australia (SBA).
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The build was facilitated by truck body specialists Service Bodies Australia
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With a couple of Weber barbecues on board and an all-important Nespresso coffee machine out the side, catering is well and truly taken care of.
On the entertainment side of things, weather-proof TV screens and a professional sound system, all powered courtesy of Redarc Electronics, will keep viewers amused and informed. Solar panels on the truck will ensure the lights never go out and the fridges stay cold.
In terms of its post-raffle life, the Isuzu NNR could easily convert into the next campground mecca, much needed crew transport or even a ‘game day basecamp’ for travelling sports teams all over the country.
The truck would be a welcome addition to any work site with fridges for workers as well as the coffee making facilities, barbecue and sink. This versatile truck could slot into any number of applications.
“There will be 20,000 tickets available at a cost of $25 each and the draw will take place at 10am on Monday October 10, 2022. Results will be published in The Australian newspaper on Wednesday October 12, 2022,” Gangemi says.
“We encourage everyone to dig deep, buy a ticket and go into the draw to win an amazing bit of kit, but most importantly, help us support this noble cause.”
For tickets and further info, see the website at www.raffletix.com.au/gotcha4lifeisuzuraffle.