Each September, a wonderful group of
people put their own lives aside, take themselves outside their comfort zone
and ride 1,000 kms to help kids who are living with cancer.
In
September 2011, the first Ride took place. The initial Ride was for 400 kms
from Armidale to Maitland with 19 riders and 10 support crew taking part
and was named “Ride 4 Kids”. The Ride was a great success with an initial
gross predicted income of $60,000.00, the ride exceeded budget and $114,500.00
was raised.
At the
request of several of the riders who wanted to return the following year, the
distance was increased to 1,000 kms so that it would be a real challenge and so
the 1,000 K’s 4 Kids was born. Having completed its fourth year, the Ride has
raised in excess of $1,000,000.00 for kids who are living with cancer and their
families.
The
Camp Quality 1,000 Ks 4 Kids Supreme – Newcastle is designed for ordinary
people wanting to do the extraordinary by challenging themselves to ride 750 km
over 8 days starting and finishing in Warners Bay, while raising funds for kids
living with cancer.
On
departure from Warners Bay, over 8 days participants will ride via Dungog, Pacific Palms, Gloucester, Gresford, Muswellbrook, Merriwa & Singleton before
pedalling to the finish line back in Warners Bay.
The
ride is full of mateship, teamwork, long days, blood, sweat and tears. However,
it’s also full of fun, optimism and resilience. Together they struggle, laugh
and conquer.
