A 12-hour session of laying the beats was heard in Pakenham over the weekend with local drummers gathering to raise awareness and funds for the missing and their affected loved ones.
Organised by Pakenham drummer Dylan Redman, Saturday saw the extensive drum shed held at his business, Red Cymbals.
The gruelling 12 hours were chosen as symbolising the average of 12 people affected by every individual disappearance.
As part of the wider “Missed in Motion” fundraiser, the day was in support of Australians impacted by the disappearance of a loved one.
Mr Redman has been involved in the cause due to his own experience of a missing family member.
On 21 February 1991, Mr Redman last saw his brother, Owen.
More than thirty years on, the family has never stopped searching for answers.
The fundraiser helps the Missed Foundation who support those affected by missing loved ones. Mr Redman has been involved and supported by the foundation for many years in the ongoing efforts to find his brother.
Each year, around 56,000 people are reported missing, with 2,500 becoming long-term cases. On average, 153 new reports are made daily, and 85 per cent are linked to mental health challenges.
