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 ride is full of mateship, teamwork, long days, blood sweat and tears and is full of fun, optimism and resilience. Together they struggle, laugh and conquer.
Over the 10 days we visit on average 3 schools per day and get to introduce lots of school kids to our wonderful Camp Quality puppets and give the children and local community an insight into what Camp Quality really does and what we provide to our children and their families. We pass through lots of towns, meet lots of amazing people and leave a trail of our Camp Quality magic as we go.
As 2015 will be our fifth Ride, we are starting it with a big bang and leaving from Dreamworld on the Gold Coast peddling all the way back to Newcastle to our families, friends and supporters as we cross the Finish Line.
The Ride continues to grow quickly and in 2015 promises to be even more popular and successful. Our dream is to raise lots more awareness and funds for Camp Quality so that our courageous kids living with cancer and their families can forget about their cancer journey for a while and enjoy some quality time together through our Camps and Fun Therapy Programs.
This is a small group of ordinary people who take on a huge challenge for some special kids and as one team accomplish the extraordinary!
