MOONEE Beach Hotel (MBH) has a keen team taking on Sydney’s iconic City2Surf 14km run on Sunday 10 August, raising funds for Lifeline North Coast as part of its Welcome Hospitality partnership.
Lifeline is the 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention service, which has its North Coast headquarters in Coffs Harbour.
The MBH team of Abby and Jessica Stokes, Sally McConnell, Henry Bunt, Mark McCarthy, Flynn Tyas, Matthew Newberry, Cooper Hill, and Mathew Stewart, are proud to represent their community and workplace in one of Australia’s most iconic fun runs, all in the name of mental health and crisis support.
“We have been looking for a meaningful way to support Lifeline North Coast, and with our sister venues already involved in the City2Surf, it felt like the perfect opportunity,” Venue Manager and team member Abby Stokes told News Of The Area.
“It’s a great chance to represent the Coffs Coast and raise awareness for mental health.”
This is everyone’s first time doing the City2Surf but they are already active and involved in local sporting clubs.
“A few team members have been training together with light jogs, gradually increasing the distance with each run, and while we cool down, we are making a point to discuss not only how we are feeling physically but also mentally and what we plan to do for our own mental health.
“Some have made goals to spend more time with their families, others have chosen to prioritise self-care with alone time watching the waves at one of our wonderful local beaches.”
They are training regularly around Moonee Beach, “you may see us representing in our MBH Shirts.”
On the day, they are planning to start and finish together.
“We are lucky to have an amazing team at the Moonee Beach Hotel, where no one is left behind.”
Moonee Beach Hotel General Manager Hugh Gillroy said this fundraiser gives staff the opportunity to get involved, make a difference, and inspire others to do the same.
“It also shows our patrons that we’re genuinely committed to supporting Lifeline’s lifesaving work,” he said.
The team’s fundraising efforts will directly support Lifeline North Coast, ensuring that funds stay in the region to help those in crisis and in need of support.
The initiative is part of a broader commitment by Moonee Beach Hotel to give back to the community and champion mental health awareness.
“We’re incredibly grateful to Welcome Hospitality for supporting our cause — and especially to the Moonee Beach Hotel team for going the extra mile, quite literally,” General Manager of Lifeline North Coast Angela Martin said.
“Their efforts are helping us provide vital services and support to people in our local community when they need it most.”
Supporters can donate to the team via their official fundraising page: 2025 Voltaren City2Surf.
By Andrea FERRARI
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