Dropping their school colours for a day in lycra, a group of 14 students from Hume Central Secondary College will put their fitness to the test on Sunday when they join about 16,000 cyclists for Australia’s largest mass-participation one-day bike ride.
The students (pictured) will raise money for the Smith Family when they tackle the 21st Bupa Around the Bay ride, using pedal power to make their contribution towards the $1.275 million target, which goes towards helping young Australians in need.
Smith Family’s Victorian general manager, Anton Leschen, said the money would enable the charity to support almost 2500 disadvantaged primary school children for a year.
“The Smith Family believes education has the power to transform lives, not just minds, providing long-term support for young Australians from primary school to senior school and on to tertiary studies, if they choose,” Mr Leschen said.
“Our support includes after-school learning clubs, where students can get help with their homework from skilled tutors.
“We also provide financial assistance to help children and their families cover the costs of school books, uniforms and extra-curricular activities.”
While registration fees for the event go directly to Bicycle Network to run the event, the Smith Family benefits when participants decide to raise funds as well as ride.
» aroundthebayfundraising.com.au
