Ride for Rural Kids is a 7 day, 1000km charity bicycle ride through central west Queensland to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®).
Childhood illness can have a devastating effect on families. On top of the fear and uncertainty come the practicalities of managing the family when the child is away in hospital, often for extended periods of time.
At RMHC, we provide help and support through a wide range of programs that stretch across the continuum of care – not only accommodation, but also in-hospital support, education programs, health initiatives and financial grants.
We’re committed to helping seriously ill children and their families across Australia. Together, let’s make the journey to recovery a little easier for everyone.
Thank you for supporting Ride for Rural Kids.
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Ronald McDonald House Charities
Childhood illness can have a devastating effect on families. On top of the fear and uncertainty come the practicalities of managing the family when
the child is away in hospital, often for extended periods of time. At Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®), we provide help and support through a wide range of programs that stretch across the continuum of care – not only accommodation, but also in-hospital support, education programs, health initiatives and financial grants. We’re committed to helping seriously ill children and their families across Australia. Together, let’s make the journey to recovery a little easier for everyone. |
FUNDS RAISED
$108,676.25
9 heroes fundraising today.
Top Fundraisers
| Raff Farm Supplies & Hardware . | $14,665.10 AUD |
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| LAUREN EHRLICH | $11,693.70 AUD |
| Chris Sutton | $10,149.20 AUD |
| Ben Cummins | $9,630.00 AUD |
| Bernard Sutton | $9,213.00 AUD |
The ride kicks off in Toowoomba on 22 October 2011 with a 45km community bike ride and country music star, Lee Kernaghan, will perform that evening at the first of two concerts being held that week in support of the charity.
Some fantastic community activities are planned throughout the event before the team crosses the finish line in Emerald on 28 October 2011.
A very committed team of riders with a great sense of community undertook the inaugural Ride for Rural Kids in 2009 and raised $41,500 for the Aussie Helpers Children's Fund. The team is proud to be back in the saddle and riding this year to support the tremendous work being done at Ronald McDonald House in Brisbane.
The team includes National Rugby League referees, Ben Cummins and Gerard Sutton, National Rugby League video referee, Bernard Sutton, and Chris Sutton who referees in the Toyota Cup competition. Lee Kernaghan will also be travelling with the team and performing at several local events throughout the week.
National agribusiness, Ruralco Holdings Limited, is very proud to be supporting this event and pleased to be working with Herds of Hope, a national fundraising initiative created by members of the Australian red meat industry in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Both organisations have a strong connection to rural and regional communities and value the opportunity to help make a difference to children and families in need.
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