Daimler Trucks Australia Pacific announced that it has become a Platinum Sponsor for the 2026 Camp Quality Convoy Geelong in which organisers are hoping to break the record of 272 trucks when the convoy hits the road on 22 February.
Camp Quality says the event helps it bring positivity, fun and laughter back into the lives of kids from new borns to age 15 who are facing cancer.
Camp Quality says the Convoy Geelong Family Festival is held alongside the convoy and is a free event with entertainment and experiences catering for kids and adults.
the organisation says there will be food vans, rides, face painting, roving entertainment, live music, a fundraising awards ceremony, and of course the opportunity to cheer on the returning convoy and check out all the trucks and vehicles at the Show and Shine.
Daimler Trucks president and CEO, Daniel Whitehead, said Camp Quality, and its Geelong Convoy, is a great cause to get support.
“Camp Quality is a remarkable organization that makes a real difference in people’s lives when they need it the most,” he says. “We are so excited to get behind such a great cause,” Whithead said.
Daimler Truck Australia Pacific vice president for sales,marketing and operations, Andrew Assimo, said the Convoy Geelong is an amazing community-driven event.
“Entering Convoy Geelong is a fun way for anyone who drives a truck to show their support for kids and families experiencing the challenging realities of a cancer diagnosis,” he said.
“It has been amazing to see the level of support the local trucking community has given this event over the years and we would love to see the convoy fleet crack the 300 mark this year,” Assimo concluded.
The Camp Quality Convoy Geelong route covers 50km and allows the community to cheer on the trucks participating before they return to Beckley Park for the Show and Shine and Family Festival.
Money is raised through entries as well as supporters fundraising activities, and ast year, the Camp Quality Convoy Geelong raised $297,000.
The funds raised support Camp Quality programs and services help families build optimism and resilience through community, education and fun.
