Image Gallery 2009
31 March 2009
Spinning for charity
The shared Australian and Dutch base at Tarin Kowt in southern Afghanistan, is a world away from the fire devastated Victorian countryside, but their spirit did not stop them from taking to their exercise bikes to raise money for nominated charities in their home countries.
In a 24 hour marathon of spinning, soldiers from the two countries raised over US$6 000, which will be shared between a children’s cancer fund in the Netherlands and the Victorian bush-fire appeal.
It was a gruelling event with most riders spending at least three hours on the bike.| 20090321adf8185016_0003 (Left to right) Captain Damienne Eames provides a little moral support as Captain Patrick Bates gets into the swing of things as he spins during a 24-hour spinning marathon in support of the Villa Joep Child Cancer Fund and the Victorian bush-fire appeal. (Date taken: 21 March 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090321adf8185016_0005 As the clock winds down Australian and Dutch soldiers put in one last effort during a 24-hour spinning marathon in support of the Villa Joep Child Cancer Fund and the Victorian bush-fire appeal. (Date taken: 21 March 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090321adf8185016_0013 Corporal Daniel George rides for charity during a 24 hour spinning marathon held in support of the Villa Joep Child Cancer Fund and the Victorian bush-fire appeal. (Date taken: 21 March 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090321adf8185016_0017 (Left to right) Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force 1 soldiers, Lance Corporal Wayne Cook, Lance Corporal Justin Smith, Corporal Daniel Rogers and Private Thomas Vallas show their support for the Australian and Dutch troops as they raise money for the Villa Joep Child Cancer Fund and the Victorian bush-fire appeal, during a 24-hour spinning marathon. (Date taken: 21 March 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090321adf8185016_0030 (Centre) Lance Corporal Justin Smith and (Right to left) Lance Corporal Wayne Cook, keep Corporal Daniel George company as he completes the final leg of the 24 hour spinning marathon for his team. (Date taken: 21 March 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090321adf8185016_0036 Australian and Dutch troops put in one last effort during the final leg of the 24 hour spinning marathon held in support of the Villa Joep Child Cancer Fund and the Victorian bush-fire appeal. (Date taken: 21 March 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090321adf8185016_0043 (Left to right) Lance Corporal Ian Butterworth and Corporal Anthony Bubeck, keep (Centre) Private Callum Dunlop company as he spins his way to the finish of the 24 hour marathon held in support of the Villa Joep Child Cancer Fund and the Victorian bush-fire appeal. (Date taken: 21 March 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090321adf8185016_0047 Australian and Dutch troops after completing a 24 hour spinning marathon held in support of the Villa Joep Child Cancer Fund and the Victorian bush-fire appeal. (Date taken: 21 March 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090321adf8185016_0073 An Australian Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force 1 soldier chats with Captain Patrick Bates as he spins his way to the finish of the 24-hour spinning marathon held in support of the Villa Joep Child Cancer Fund and the Victorian bush-fire appeal. (Date taken: 21 March 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090321adf8185016_0083 (Right to left) Private Callum Dunlop chats with an Australian Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force 1 soldier as he spins for charity during a 24-hour spinning marathon held in support of the Villa Joep Child Cancer Fund and the Victorian bush-fire appeal. (Date taken: 21 March 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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