More than 500 people have contributed to a fundraiser on a grand scale, in the name of medical research.
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The third annual Michael Tynan Memorial Challenge, Saturday, included paddling, driving and scooting elements, and an epic walk for 120 people from Otford to Bundeena via the Royal National Park.
The event is in memory of prominent businessman Michael Tynan and is hosted by family members, including daughter Madeline Tynan.
Ms Tynan said the event had so far raised almost $137,000, which will be donated to the St George and Sutherland Medical Research Foundation and medical researchers UOW.
A black tie ball, next month, is to boost the fundraising tally towards the three-year goal of $1 million.
“We lost dad nearly three years ago in January,” Ms Tynan said.
“We like to think that the money we raise could answer questions some of the medical questions that might help other families to not go through what we went through.”
Money raised will support research projects linked to mental health, UOW Biopen, acute brain injury, blood clot research, aged care diseases and management of back pain.
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Mr Tynan founded Tynan Motors Group in 1966. It grew into a multi-franchise operation with 300 employees and seven locations in the Sutherland Shire, Wollongong and Nowra.
