Diabetes Tasmania Pollie Pedal 2017 9 March 2017 In a speech to the Tasmanian Parliament, Diabetes Australia Ambassador and Minister for Resources and Minister for Building and Construction Guy Barnett who cycled in Pollie Pedal said, “The 2017 Diabetes Tasmania Pollie Pedal was a resounding success with over $43,000 raised to support those with diabetes! A truly fantastic result. I take this opportunity to thank you personally for joining me on what was a challenging, but nonetheless fantastic ride. The Diabetes Tasmania Pollie Pedal is designed to make a difference and it has. With your help, we have assisted thousands of Tasmanians and with this strong support we will continue doing so.” See link below for full speech to the Tasmanian Parliament
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