Help me support kids in need
Hi Everyone,
In 4 weeks (March 2), I’ll be riding in the 2024 Chain Reaction Challenge. 7 days of riding, 1000kms in total - taking me from Melbourne, out over the Grampians, along the Great Ocean Road and back to Melbourne via the Peninsula and the Dandenong’s. I’ve done a similar charity ride 5 years back – not quite as long, our daily kilometres are 140 – 174kms, which is epic to say the least.
It’s a daunting goal, but one I am doing for two reasons. Firstly, it raises money for the organisation I have begun working for. BaptistCare runs a community service, social housing arm called Hopestreet. It has centres across NSW supporting children living with disadvantage and distress in some of the most vulnerable communities in Australia.
I believe people are doing it really tough at the moment, especially young people living on the street and women & kids fleeing domestic violence. Donations from this year's challenge will sustain vital family services for them. It will also support things like the school breakfast club and safe and affordable housing, ensuring vulnerable children's safety, well-being, and helping brighten their future.
The second reason I’m riding is that I want to challenge myself in my 50th year. I love the social aspect of riding, and the people I’ll be riding with all want to make a difference – they genuinely all have the biggest hearts, fundraising hundreds of thousands of dollars for the incredible work and resources that wouldn’t be possible any other way.
I hope to survive it ? and make a real difference, helping to fund greatly needed local services. I ask for your support and any donation big or small. By supporting me in this challenge, you'll be helping us make a real difference in the lives of these children. Don’t forget it’s a tax-deductible donation, so please if your work would also like to donate, forward them the link! https://www.chain-reaction.org.au/fundraisers/samanthahall/2024-sydney-challenge
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Life is short, make it matter
We make decisions every day, every hour, every second and these decisions become our way of life.
They either empower us and others to lead greater more purposeful lives or they diminish and waste time, focussing on things and actions that go nowhere and feel hollow.
With the time I have I want to do three simple things, challenge myself, help people and have fun.
It’s a common theme amongst the people I work with and also amongst the people that are meaningful in my life. A shared understanding that when you can you help those in need; where you can you are generous of spirit, with your time, your energy, and your ability to listen.
This opportunity to ride in the Chain Reaction is another way I can support this philosophy. I love riding, it’s a massive challenge - as I’m a social rider at best, and the fundraising and awareness we provide whilst training and doing it will aid young families fleeing unsafe environments like domestic violence. It’s a massive issue in our society, here in Australia, locally, even in your neighbourhood. Heartbreakingly it’s much more prevalent than you would ever imagine.
This year I’m looking for donation support for our major charity partner, BaptistCare Hope Street.
Enjoy following my blog of each training ride and the blood, sweat and tears (yes there may be a few of those along the way from exhaustion!). Come along for the ride as I head off on 7 days, 1000kms of Victorian countryside, from Ballarat to the Great Ocean Road and back to Melbourne. It is going to be Epic!
We are on the countdown now for the last 5 weeks before the ride. I look forward to your company, you’ll find me on LinkedIn, Instagram (handle to come) and email.
ShareThank You To My Donors
Rob Dunn
Go Sam!
$1.01k
Sam May
Get it done Sam!!
$1,000
Anonymous
$520
Susan Hall
So proud of you Sami and such a worthy cause.
$520
Good Luck!
$263.75
Anna - Baptistcare Board
Thanks so much Sam for supporting BaptistCare Hope Street! We're praying the team on for every cm of the journey.
$251
Emma Reid
Go Sammy!!!!
$211
Jonathan Samway
$207.50
Jana And Greg Griffths
Hi Samantha thank you what you are doing for Hopestreet,it is so precious.Thank you for being inspiring.Have an amazing birthday.
$158.25
Fiona Roberts
Good luck Sami! xx
$158.25
Simon & Carol Bloomfield
Happy Birthday Sam! Super proud of this effort - good luck
$150
Adam Duncombe
$105.50
Gini Hole
$105.50
Sally Noblet And Family
Love ya work Sam! Xx
$105.50
Liz Bree
Go Sam!
$105.50
Benjamin Galea
Sam, you're an absolute legend. Thanks for flying the flag for people who need support through HopeStreet. All the best on the ride!!
$105.50
Anonymous
So proud of your efforts Sam. X
$105.50
Guy Sawrey-cookson
You’re incredible!
$105.50
Cheryl Cain
Go Girl!!x
$105.50
Anonymous
You got this!!! 🙌🙌
$105.50
Lisa Spencer
Proud of you 💕
$105.50
Kylie Hood
$105.50
Declan Roche
Go Sam! - what an amazing way to raise money and celebrate your 50th!
$105.50
Michael
Good stuff!
$105.50
Anonymous
Go Sam. We'll be thinking of you. Inspiring. Best wishes from Emily and Roberto.
$105.50
Liz Db
Hi Sam, You got this! Eyes forward, keep moving, remember to breathe 😊 Can’t wait to see you nail it. Liz xx
$105.50
Karen Cranswick
Great cause. All the best, Sam xx
$105.50
Daniel Pettman
Good luck with it Sam!
$105.50
Josie
Tina that! You’re brilliant Sam! This is so impressive and heart warming x AMAZING x
$103.75
Kate Cruickshank
Proud of you and the reason you’re riding - such a worthy cause ♥️
$100
Priscilla Boswell
What you are doing is huge and I'm so impressed and proud to know you. Hope the ride goes smoothly for you and the team.xx
$100
Tara Bonitz
Thank you for your comment. Good luck and take care
$100
Brian Corben
$100
Todd Spry
Good luck Sam
$100
Netty Hunter
You’re amazing!
$52.75
Bonnie
You’re the best Sam!!
$52.75
Tim Hannah
Go Sammy!! You're amazing!! x
$52.75
Pete Dowson
Happy birthday Sam - and ride well!
$52.75
Ros Layton
$52.75
Tom Birch
Good on you Sam, best of luck with the ride!
$52.75
Anonymous
You’re amazing Sam!! I hope It goes really well, what a star!
$52.75
Robyn Evans
Well done Sam! Thank you for being committed to the cause.
$52.75
Juliet
Go Sam and Happy BIG Birthday
$52.75
Michael Frost
$52.75
Anonymous
Great goal, Sam! Hope this little bit helps …inspiring stuff …happy birthday 🥳
$52.75
Gavain Browne
$50
Matthew Keating
Good luck Sam! You've got his!
$50
Kate D
Onya Sam! brilliant work. love you xkate
$50
Celia Boden
Go Sam!
$40
Flavia De Oliveira
You rock, Sam, such a great cause! Best of luck with your ride
$31.65
Anonymous
Wish I could join you, especially on my old Hercules Jeep (bicycle), that I built from scratch in 1949. My father was a bicycle racer, he would only let me have a Bike if I could reassemble it from the 'bottom bracket to headstock. Anthony (and yes the individual ball bearings)
$10.55
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