BMW Motorrad in partnership with Black Dog Ride and Lifeline is
giving riders the opportunity to win a 2015 BMW R 1200 GS worth
$28,850 including on road costs, in the annual Black Dog Raffle.
The proceeds of the raffle will go towards Lifeline to assist their
vital work preventing depression and suicide through their online
Crisis Support Chat Service.
Founded in 2009, the Black Dog Ride aims to increase awareness
of mental health issues and prevention of suicide.
Black Dog Ride founder Steve Andrews has become a crusader in
suicide prevention and increasing awareness of mental health
issues. "Remember, depression is an illness, not a weakness and
effective treatments are available. It's important to seek help
early and with the right treatment most people recover" said
Andrews.
"Having recently ridden the R 1200 GS I was amazed by this
outstanding machine. To have BMW Motorrad's support in this vital
mission is fantastic. For the lucky winner it will be the ride of a
lifetime," said Andrews.
BMW Motorrad General Manager, Tony Sesto, is delighted to be
able to support such a great cause with the R 1200 GS.
"Mental illness and its associated issues, including suicide, is
a huge problem in society. BMW Motorrad is very happy to be
involved in helping spread the message of help through supporting
the Black Dog Ride Raffle and Lifeline," said Sesto.
There are only 700 tickets left, at just $50 each. Don't miss
out, get your tickets and support Lifeline today: http://blackdogride.gofundraise.com.au/
Raffle closes 5pm (AEST) Thurs 13 August 2015.
Lifeline provides access to crisis support, suicide
prevention and mental health support services. Somewhere in
Australia there is a new call to Lifeline every minute. People call
Lifeline's 24 hour crisis support service 13 11 14 about many
things including: Anxiety, Depression, Loneliness, Abuse
and trauma, Physical or mental wellbeing, Suicidal thoughts or
attempts
For further press / media information contact:
Lenore Fletcher
General Manager Corporate Communications
BMW Group Australia
Telephone: 03 9264 4238
Mobile: 0408 320 797
E-mail: lenore.fletcher@bmw.com.au
Simon Chiarelli
Product Communications Manager
BMW Group Australia
Telephone: 03 9264 4150
Mobile: 0430 016 993
E-mail: simon.chiarelli@bmw.com.au