Race for a Reason

Raising money to help our community and to support local charities.

What a day!

This year’s APCO Foundation "Race for a Reason" was a blast! Enjoy the best moments from a day of fun, racing and fundraising!

Thank you for your support.

On Friday 10th May 2024, over 270 people came together at the Geelong Racing Club for a spectacular day of racing and fundraising.

A huge thank you to all the incredible businesses and individuals who made this day possible through their incredible support.

A big shout out to our host Ian Cover, the sponsor of the iconic APCO Service Stations Dim Sim and to our special guest, Nicky Buckley.

We are so grateful to David McGuinness - McGrath Geelong Newtown from McGrath, who dazzled us again as our guest auctioneer and to Pam Kelly from PK Millinery for showcasing her superb headwear.

We can't forget to thank The Gordon for donating the most delightfully delicious gelato – truly the best ever!

Thanks to everyone's generosity, we raised a significant amount, which will directly benefit those in our APCO communities who need a helping hand.

On the day we were honoured to hand over a cheque for $10,000 to Andrew Schauble from Geelong Food Relief Centre

We are beyond grateful and happy for the success of this event and cannot wait to do it again in 2025!

Racename Partners:

  • Asahi Lifestyle Beverages

  • Lactails

  • Silvan Ridge Wealth

  • Sinclair Wilson

  • APCO Service Stations

  • Cellarbrations at Chas Cole

  • Bega

  • Loaram Constructions

  • Coulter Legal

Best Gelato in the World Sponsor:

  • The Gordon

Gold Partners:

  • QA Electrical

  • Pepsico

  • Snakbrands Australia

  • Accredited Distributors Geelong

  • The Defibshop

  • Suntory Oceania

  • Prize Partners

  • Geelong Racing Club

  • Pacific Optics

  • Meris Food Equipment

  • Purewax

  • GIGANTE COFFEE

  • Quest Geelong

  • Wharf ShedThe Wharfshed

  • K rock Geelong

  • Red Bull

  • Eureka Bandroom

  • Sailors' Rest

  • Mobil

A fantastic day for a good cause.

The glamour of the races, a fantastic auction and fun activities while rubbing shoulders with industry celebrities, all the while raising money for local charities and the community.

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Glitz and glamour for a good cause.

Spend a day rubbing shoulders with industry greats and celebrities while raising money for APCO local communities. Past celebrities include retired Australian Netballer and “The Block” star, Bianca Chatfield, Football Legends Kevin Sheedy & David Parkin, Olympic Gold Medallist Steve Hooker, award winning jockey Jimmy Cassidy and one of the greatest hosts around, Coodabeen champions member and local Geelong legend, Ian Cover.

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Something for everyone.

From the amazing lunch to the silent auction, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at the APCO Race for a Reason. The guest speakers always impress and excite, and the secrets and anecdotes from the racing identities sets up a fantastic day to have a punt, even if you’re new to the scene.

“An amazing day for a fantastic cause, fun, food and fundraising.”

— Sharon Gleeson, Chairperson - The APCO Foundation