Friends, Fundraising & a Bright Pink Mercedes
We're driving change for kids in need on the Variety Bash, the original outback motoring adventure built on mateship, challenge and making a real difference.
Behind the wheel of our bright pink 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300E, we're taking on the Variety Bash as Princess Peach, Princess Daisy and Princess Rosalina.
We first met through our children at early learning centre and, as we like to say, have rarely had a quiet night since. Over the years, our friendship has grown through family life, work, travel and a shared desire to make a positive difference in our community.
Outside of fundraising, we enjoy spending time together, whether that's tennis, travelling with our families or finding plenty of laughs along the way. We share a healthy sense of competition too, from racing each other in the prep Grand Prix years ago to the annual Christmas family sporting championships that remain a much-loved tradition.
Between us, we bring a few different passions to the team. Trish loves tennis, reading and cheering on Hawthorn, with Albania high on her travel wish list. Cindy has a lifelong passion for horses, competing across multiple disciplines whilst balancing life on a busy hobby farm raising her teenage sons. Heidi loves her cooking, socialising, is a Collingwood supporter and is kept busy with her three children and three dogs.
Community has always been at the heart of what we do. For Trish, it's also a family legacy, with her parents John and Gloria having completed seven Variety Bashes themselves. Together, we've completed a 60km fundraising walk for cancer research. Heidi has also taken part in charity walks supporting MND and mitochondrial disease, while Trish travelled to Cambodia with her children to help build homes through Habitat for Humanity. These experiences have only deepened our commitment to showing up for others.
As mothers, we believe in leading by example, showing our families the importance of empathy, community and giving back. Taking part in the Variety Bash is a natural extension of that. We're excited to meet local communities, visit schools and see firsthand the impact Variety has on children and families. More than anything, we're looking forward to the people, the camaraderie, the community spirit and the shared sense of purpose that makes the Bash so special.
For us, the Variety Bash is about more than the kilometres travelled. It's about friendship, community and making a difference for kids who need it most.
If you'd like to support our journey, we'd love your help. Every donation makes a difference and helps Variety continue supporting children and families who need it most.
Please back our Variety Bash car and donate to our fundraising page. Together, we can change lives, one town, one child and one kilometre at a time.
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$25k
Warragul South Pty Ltd
$15k
Jana Group Pty Ltd
$3k
Blackwoods Readymixed And Garden Supplies Pty Ltd
$3k
Roseleigh Homes
$2.5k
Jayman Prestidge
Hey Princesses- what a total adventure you three will have. Nothing beats a road trip with friends. Have a great time and ensure you are in costume the whole trip 😭
$1.5k
Russell Wucherpfennig
$1.5k
Tim Carrigg
$1.17k
Patricia Castle
$1,000
Market Street Finance
Great stuff Trish & team!!
$1,000
Staycool (vic) Pty Ltd
$1,000
Valley Septics
Fantastic cause!! Have a wonderful time Ladies!! So proud!!!
$1,000
Obrien Real Estate
Well done Trish...and good luck
$1,000
Clearview Radiology
Good luck Girls. Enjoy the adventure.
$1,000
Emberwood Estates Pty Ltd
Good luck ladies
$1,000
Trish Castle
$1,000
Hockingstuart Warragul
Best of luck ladies!
$950
Anonymous
Enjoy the experience - all for a fabulous cause!
$700
Luke Callewaert
👏
$500
Wakefield Lawyers
What an adventure! And all for a good cause. We look forward to receiving regular updates!
$500
Beveridge Williams & Co Pty Ltd
Donation on Behalf of Beveridge Williams & Co Pty Ltd
$500
Oliver Hume Property Group
Every child deserves a reason to smile - proud to support this wonderful initiative.
$500
Susie
$500
Paul Sheehan
I wish you girls all the best great effort
$400
Club Astoria – German Club
$400
Premier Skylights
All the best ladies!!!!
$300
Jform Joinery
$280
Lardner Park
Awesome effort Ladies and great cause! All the best with the bash!
$280
Daniel Callewaert
For any damages to the house while your gone😄
$280
Festim Isovski
$250
Dust Bunnies Cleaning Services
Good work ladies! Enjoy your trip!
$250
Ngb Carpentry
$250
Will Abbott
Great work Trish!
$250
Halliday’s
Can’t wait to see the pics and hear the stories
$250
Karin Jones
Great work Trish, Heidi and Cindy 👏
$250
Earthcut Constructions
$250
Maddie & Gabriella Carbon
Go hard or go home Princesses xxx M&G xxx
$240
Windscreen Washing
Money pledged for windscreen washing balance
$200
Lisa Stribley
$150
Jeff Andrews
Good luck , have a safe trip don’t drink too much 😂😂😂😂👍👍👍👍
$106
Cindy Callewaert
$100
Kim Durrand
Go Princesses!
$100
Jo
I’m sure there will be a lot of laughs. Enjoy. Xx
$100
Jh Fba
Go Trish, Cindy and Heidi in the Pink Merc!
$100
Toni & Sean H-l
Enjoy the adventures and belly laughs!
$100
Gippsland Insulation
All the best Heidi. Have a great time 😊
$100
Jim Fiteni
$100
Amanda
We hope you have the best time xxx
$100
Ann And Simon
Have the best time Heidi. xx
$100
Adam Van Der Ven
Love your work guys.
$100
Richard George
Travel safe and enjoy the ride.
$100
Cathie Meyer
Stay safe and enjoy the journey !
$100
Aunty Pat Mckenzie Family
Have fun Princesses stay safe love McKenzie Family 😘
$100
Anonymous
$100
Lanah
$100
Linda & Ian Knapton
Stay away from IK
$100
Karyn And Rod Warren Obrien
Go beautiful princesses!
$100
Bernie Kenny
Travel safe Heidi Ho. Lots of Love Bern xxxxx
$60
Rosie Starr
$60
Paul Bewicke
Good luck
$50
Heidi Meyer
$50
Luke Carbon
$50
Helen Mogensen
$50
Scotty T
Love you Heids 🩵
$50
Lou Leighton
Well done ladies. Awesome effort. Safe travels.
$50
Kirsty
Go Princess Power !
$50
Anonymous
$50
Lizzie And Dave
A great ride for a great cause. Enjoy ,ladies!
$50
Wilhelm Koehler
$20
Patricia Castle
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