AFL Cape York House Foundation has welcomed the support of Pacific Toyota Cairns, with the local business loaning a Toyota Prado GXL on in a reciprocal relationship to support awareness around both organisations.
In addition to the vehicle, Pacific Toyota regularly contributes financial donations through its in-house philanthropic efforts supporting a range of community initiatives, including AFL Cape York House Foundation’s vital programs. Most recently the Cairns business has donated over $4,000 in its latest round of fundraising.
Pacific Toyota Cairns has maintained a longstanding partnership with AFL Cape York House Foundation, supporting programs that make a tangible difference in the lives of young people leaving their families and communities to study in Cairns.
Pacific Toyota Marketing Executive Ashlee Madden said the company is passionate about supporting the foundation and its work.
“We’ve got a huge drive towards community support, and we think the Foundation is a beautiful organisation to work with,” she said.
“We take a lot of pride in community engagement, and this is such a great initiative to help boost the Foundation’s reach beyond Cairns.”
“It’s really encouraging to us that a vehicle such as the Prado can make a difference in expanding that reach and spreading the word for this important organisation.”
The Toyota Prado was officially handed over to the Foundation in December and has already been making an impact. AFL Cape York House Foundation has continued to share updates on the vehicle’s journey, highlighting how it is assisting in outreach efforts and community engagement.
AFL Cape York General Manager Rick Hanlon said receiving and driving the Prado was “amazing”.
“We’ve long had an association with Pacific Toyota, and their support has been vital to the success of our initiatives,” he said.
“The Prado is a great vehicle to drive and I highly recommend it.”
The air-conditioned seats and excellent fuel economy have been big pluses to Mr Hanlon as he is often about and about in the Cairns community and beyond.
“We thank Pacific Toyota for their ongoing support of AFL Cape York House Foundation.”
AFL Cape York House Foundation are grateful for this continuing relationship, which supports meaningful initiatives that provide educational and personal development opportunities for First Nations young people.