The Carmichael Ford Great Island Trek Raises Over $10,000 for Fuel For Schools
Carmichael Ford was proud to support Destination Adventure during the 2025 Great Island Trek, held on June 7. This unforgettable event brought together locals, businesses, and volunteers from across the region to support a truly meaningful cause.
This year’s trek was more than just a scenic adventure across Magnetic Island. It was about rallying behind Fuel For Schools Ltd, a grassroots charity dedicated to providing breakfast to kids who need it most. Why breakfast? Because starting the day with a healthy meal can dramatically improve a child’s focus, energy, and overall wellbeing. We're thrilled to share that thanks to the generosity and spirit of our community, the trek raised just over $10,000 for this vital initiative.
A massive thank you goes out to the incredible volunteers, who gave up their Saturday to make the event a success. From keeping trekkers safe and hydrated to offering encouragement every step of the way – your efforts were truly the heartbeat of the day.
We’d also like to give a heartfelt shoutout to Magnetic Island SES for keeping our participants safe and being a constant source of support for the island community.
The success of the Great Island Trek wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our North Queensland network, including:
We are beyond proud to have been part of such a meaningful day. Seeing the community come together like this is a true reflection of the North Queensland spirit. And a huge thank you to Destination Adventure for organising such a well-run, enjoyable and inspiring event
Mark your calendars – the next Carmichael Ford Great Island Trek is locked in for May 8, 2026!
And if you missed the event but still want to support the cause – it’s not too late to donate. Every dollar helps Fuel For Schools continue their mission.