35 cyclists and one award-winning singer to cycle 1,000 km from Ipswich to Newcastle
From September 6-15, 35 cyclists, 20 support crew, two wacky puppets and award-winning country singer Catherine Britt will all embark on a 1,000km journey from Ipswich in Queensland to Newcastle in NSW, raising funds and awareness to create a better life for every child living with cancer in Australia.
The epic cycle challenge - the Glencore 1,000kms4Kids - will begin in Ipswich on September 6 and pass through the towns of Toowoomba, Warwick, Tenterfield, Glen Innes, Uralla, Tamworth, Gunnedah, Murrurundi, Singleton and finish in Newcastle on September 15.
Riders will cycle from Ipswich, Qld, to Newcastle, NSW
The event has grown year on year - in 2011, 18 cyclists participated and raised $115,000. Last year, 30 cyclists participated and raised $250,000. This year the goal is for the 35 participating cyclists to raise $300,000 - which would be enough for Camp Quality to support 75 families who have a child living with cancer for the next year.
Along the cycle route, the McDonald's Camp Quality puppets will perform at primary schools in a fun and educational show which teaches pupils how to be supportive and understanding of children living with cancer.
Donna George, Camp Quality Fundraising Coordinator, said: "Taking Camp Quality's message on the road in this way is such a great way for us to engage local communities with our work. As well as raising funds to help create a better life for every child living with cancer, our puppet show travels with us to teach pupils how to be supportive of kids with cancer. In addition, the cyclists and support crew spread around Camp Quality's infectious mantra of optimism and fun therapy - so I urge local communities along the route to turn out in force to cheer the cyclists on and enjoy the exciting atmosphere."
Country singer Catherine Britt said: "I've been so inspired by the heartbreak cures that Camp Quality offers to families going through such a traumatic time, that I've agreed to cycle all 1,000kms of the challenge. It's going to be an amazing 10 days - I only hope my legs last the distance!"
Country singer Catherine Britt is proud to be part of 1000kms4Kids
On Sunday September 8, the mayor of Tenterfield, Peter Petty, will be riding into Tenterfield with the cyclists.
Cyclists will arrive at The Junction Hotel, Newcastle from 11am on Sunday September 15 for a major welcome home party and family fun day. Festivities will start at 9.00am and food, live entertainment, street stalls, balloons, face painting and some Camp Quality style fun therapy will be on offer. All locals are invited to attend.
To sponsor a rider or to find our more, visitwww.mycampquality.org.au/1000ks4kids or contact Donna George on 02 4947 8311.
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