: Battle of strength with the traditional tug of war. Click to enlarge.

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Thor Stovell, 06-09-11 11:56:

Father's day picnic was such a success and a credit to all who organized and participated. As a business who provided prizes I am proud that the event went so well and know that everybody who was involved feels the same way. Undoubtedly times are a bit tough but it shows the Community's resilience when we can all pull together like this. Yet another example of the areas community spirit. Thor PD Bikeworks

Gavin Hardy, 06-09-11 11:12:

As a Dad…. I felt very special having a day of celebrations just for us… especially when the unsung heroes were all the mums who spent countless hours organising this wonderful event. Thank you Mums!!!

So many local business, already hurting from tough times, reached deep into their pockets to generously give amazing raffle prizes, goods and services to the Kindy.

The kids had a ball, and to all the Dads who put down their ice cold stubby, donned a sack and enthusiastically played "musical hoops" you are gods among men.

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Tuesday 6 September 2011

Dads day raises thousands

Hundreds of dads and their families turned out to Rex Smeal Park on Sunday to celebrate Fathers Day with some classic family fun.

The day not only brought families together, it also helped raise more than $6500 (and counting) as part of Port Douglas Kindergarten's largest annual fundraiser.

Erica Whillas from the Kindergarten told The Newsport she was overwhelmed with the community response.

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"It was a wonderful day and the most important thing I want to say is to thank the whole community for getting involved, particularly the mum's on the committee who have spent months putting this together," she said.

"Also the businesses who donated goods for the day to make it happen as well as prizes for the raffle and the races."

WATCH THE VIDEO OF SOME OF THE DAY'S ACTION (Top left)

Egg-and-spoon races, sack races, tug of war, face painting, water slides, and music by local artists Kim Hurley, Dale Priem, and Fashion Tips For Tractors kept the crowds entertained throughout the day. The fire brigade even turned up with their hoses to cool the kids down.

"When we started the kindy nine years ago we said 'let's do something for the dads', we want it to be the old-fashioned fun," Ms Whillas said.