Murray River Source to Sea – Support Team

We introduce our key support person for our Murray River source to sea expedition Gilbert Mcbean (Gil). Gil will kindly offer his time and support for the duration of the trip in assisting us to make our dream a reality. We couldn’t be more thrilled to have him on board and know we are in great hands. Gil is well known to our family and a good friend of my parents. Gil is described as a gentle giant who has a heart of gold. He has driven semi-trailers (trucks) his whole life and owned his own business. My father and Gil became mates many years ago while travelling on the road. My father was also a truck driver.

Gil has recently retired or so he says as he certainly isn’t sitting around in an armchair watching the hours tick by. Gil is currently up in Broome in his campervan enjoying the good life. He is looking forward to many more trips around this great land of ours. He also fills his time volunteering at a speedway and in a few months, giving his time generously again to a great cause in raising funds for those of us with MS.

Gil I wish to personally thank you for your commitment to the expedition. I am deeply touched that you are traveling with us given I haven’t seen you in many years. You are truly a big man with a big heart. I’m sure we will all have many laughs along the way.