1000km. 7 Days. One Mission: To Support Kids In Need
I’ve made a commitment. In 2027 I’ll be joining Chain Reaction’s 7 Day Challenge: 1,000 kilometres and more than 15,000 metres of climbing around Tasmania, over seven consecutive days.
Chain Reaction is a long-distance cycling event that brings together executives to raise money for children’s charities, and since 2007 it has raised more than $48 million for its charity partners. Taking part means committing to months of training, the ride itself, and raising a significant amount of funds.
This will be a unique physical and mental challenge. Each day is among the longest and hardest rides I’ve ever attempted, with two days climbing more than 3,000 metres, and each one starts the morning after the last. There will be long stretches, alone on the road, where the mind has to carry the legs.
All of this effort is in support of a great cause. Your support will benefit charities including BaptistCare HopeStreet, which provides practical support to families in need across NSW and the ACT, and So They Can, which gives children in Kenya and Tanzania access to education.
I can ride the distance (I hope), but I can’t fund it alone. Every dollar you give goes directly to these charities and the kids and families they support. Donations are tax deductible in Australia.
1,000 km is a long way to go by myself. Will you help carry me there?
