Smiling for Smiddy's inspiring documentary 'Journey of Friends' will return to the big screen for a second time this Sunday (7 March, 5pm) following a hugely successful premiere screening last month.
The 300 strong crowd that attended the premiere must have spoken highly - the Smiddy team has been inundated with requests for a second screening.
When: Sunday 7 March, 5pm
Where: Schonell Cinema, Union Rd, St Lucia
Tickets: $10 Adults and $5 Under 18's / concession - purchase at the door
The extended documentary tells the story of the annual ‘journey of friends' which has raised more than $1.1 million for cancer research since 2006 in memory of Brisbane physiotherapist Adam Smiddy.
It also captures the lengths individual riders and road crew, each with their own stories of being touched by cancer, went to in order to complete last year's 1600 kilometre journey from Brisbane to Home Hill in the state's north.
The participants, from all over Australia, included people from all walks of life including:
- Australian Tour de France cycling legend Phil Anderson;
- Adam's friend and Challenge founder Mark Smoothy;
- Everyday cyclists including 67-year-old Victorian Andrew Thornton;
- First-time long distance rider Carla Martella from Perth; and
- Mackay's John ‘Butzy' Butz who riding in memory of his father, found himself riding in extraordinary circumstances that brought the meaning of the ride home to everyone.
Further info and RSVP to: Rowan Foster on 0449 751 162 or rowan@smiddy.org.au
