THE Queensland Chevrolet Car Club hosted people with disabilities and their support workers for a day of cruising on Sunday, May 26 starting out at Carindale and heading out to Cleveland Point.
The day was organised by MyHorizon disability support professional Valda Moore, who is also a member of the Queensland Chevrolet Car Club, a network of more than 250 members.
Ms Moore said she first suggested the cruise to several young adults from MyHorizon and then the wheels were put in motion to bring the idea to fruition.
“Bearing in mind that each client would require some level of support from workers, initially numbers were set at 10 participants with a possible 10 support workers,” she said.
“This number was quickly revised up, in the face of much interest by participants (and) this also meant more cars would be needed, and the members of the club responded beautifully to the request.”
The route was planned by the club’s regular Run co-ordinator, who ensured the two-hour cruise would be well enjoyed by participants and workers before returning to the clubrooms for a barbecue lunch.
“Participants were thrilled, with all the community waving to them as they cruised past. At Cleveland Point there was a lot of cheers and whistles, adding to the excitement,” Ms Moore said.
“(The participants) also got great thrills to be able to wave to their friends as they were overtaken on the M1.
“The nicest part of the day was greeting the very excited participants on their return, having them tell everyone about the fabulous experience they just had.
“It was very rewarding, (and I was) so pleased to be part of that beautiful day.”
Ms Moore said the Chev Club members involved also reported to have had happy days out, with good stories to share.
The joyride cruise was one of the My Day Out events that Ms Moore helps brainstorm and organise for MyHorizon.
