Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) has been named one of the official charities of the Lexmark Indy 300 for the sixth consecutive year.

Surf Life Saving Queensland CEO Brett Williamson OAM said more than $180,000 has been raised for Surf Life Saving services in Queensland through its partnership with Lexmark Indy 300.

“This figure highlights the success of Surf Life Saving’s working partnership with the Lexmark Indy 300,” said Williamson.

“It also demonstrates the investment Lexmark Indy 300 has made back into the community not only on a state level but also on a local level with several Gold Coast Surf Life Saving Clubs benefiting from the relationship.”

Lexmark Indy 300 General Manager James O’Brien said Surf Life Saving Queensland was an ideal charity partner for Queensland’s premier Event.

“The beach and surf is an integral component of the Lexmark Indy 300 and its promotion worldwide, and we have a responsibility to the community to promote surf safety to visitors to the Event,” said O’Brien.

“Surf Life Saving is a volunteer based organisation, and our Event relies on the tremendous service of more than 1500 volunteers as well.

“We are supportive of the service by Surf Life Saving on water safety and preventing deaths and injuries on Queensland beaches.”

Surf Life Saving was established in 1909 in Australia. Today there are more than 300 Surf Life Saving Clubs across Australia, 59 of which are in Queensland. Surf lifesavers patrol more than 80 beaches in Queensland.

Fundraising from the Lexmark Indy 300 is directed into five keys areas for Surf Life Saving Queensland:

1. Maintain and purchase rescue and safety equipment;
2. Deliver educational programs to more than 36,000 people statewide each year;
3. Train and develop youth and future leaders;
4. Financially assist needy Clubs;
5. Conduct research and development projects



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