PENRITE/GROVE RACING RAISE $30K FOR MELBOURNE INDIGENOUS TRANSITION SCHOOL
On Thursday 20th July, Stephen Grove and Penrite Racing Team Principal, David Cauchi proudly presented Melbourne Indigenous Transition School (MITS) with a cheque to the value of $30,670.00. It is the second year the Braeside team has been working with MITS as they look to carry on their work with the organisation which supports the education of Indigenous students from remote and regional communities in the Northern Territory and Victoria.
Pictured from left: Team Principal David Cauchi, Team Owner Stephen Grove, MITS CEO Edward Tudor and MITS Development Manager, Paul Barcham
The value of the donation is enough to support two Indigenous students through the MITS program for a year.
The donation follows the Indigenous Round in Darwin where the Penrite Racing Ford Mustangs featured artwork by Lorraine Kabbindi White, a former educator at MITS.
Stephen Grove made a sizeable contribution on behalf of the Grove Group of $15,000.00 and ACL also contributed $2,000.00. Team partners Grove Hire, Gates, Snap On, Octane Events, Dasher + Fisher, Copperbranch, Apex Steel as well ad Honda Australia all donated products as part of a fundraising auction jointly run by Penrite Racing and Penrite Honda Racing SBK Team which saw items such as Matt and Dave’s Indigenous round race suits auctioned.
The cheque was presented to CEO of MITS, Edward Tudor as well as MITS Development Manager, Paul Barcham who joined the team in Darwin along with MITS Director, Katrina Penfold.
Team Owner, Stephen Grove said:
“We are proud to be partnered with MITS for a second year and to able to present this donation to Ed and Paul who do unbelievable work for the organisation.”
“It has always been a priority for us that we try make a difference away from the track and we hope that this contribution can positively impact the future of the kids involved.”
CEO of MITS, Edward Tudor said:
“MITS feels so fortunate to enjoy this very generous support from Grove and Penrite Racing. We love this enduring partnership with the team and their sponsors. This donation will enable access to a great education for our young students.”
Learn more about MITS and their amazing work here: https://mits.vic.edu.au
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