Southern Cross Association (FTC) inc (SCA), was originally established in 1998, by a group of approx 10 like minded people to raise money and awareness for Spina Bifida. The run now donates monies raised to Children's Charities, which is decided at the AGM each year. The run is open to all motorcyclists, and is a great way to meet new friends, and catch up with old ones. It is a social event, and a great way to see the countryside.

The main fundraiser is and alway has been the Southern Cross Annual 5 Day Poker Run, with the very first run back in 1998 raising $500. Since then, the Poker Run has grown to be one of the largest and longest motorcycle events in Australia, with 335 participants in 2024, raising $52,311.00

The run travels throughout Queensland, often to remote areas as far as Noccundra, where the influx of people is welcome. Wherever we can, local community groups are given the opportunity to cater for us, so they can raise some much needed funds. The run starts somewhere in Queensland, and each day travels to a different location for 5 days until it reaches the last stop somewhere else in Queensland. Each night, participants draw a card. The best poker hand wins $1200.00 Over the years we have raised over $1.5 million for Children's Charities. SCA is a non-profit organisation, and solely run by dedicated volunteers. All monies raised goes to Children's Charities.