Tour de Kids 2013 raises $560,000 for Starlight

Announcement posted by Access Public Relations 15 Apr 2013

As the official charity partner of Tour de Kids 2013, the Starlight Children’s Foundation is pleased to announce that the week-long cycling challenge raised $560,000 to help transform the lives of seriously ill kids and their families.

Last month 50 of Australia’s top executives from NSW and QLD took part in the annual ride, which saw them circumnavigate Tasmania along a grueling 1,100km course with more than 15,800 vertical metres of up-hill climbs.

Tour de Kids cyclist Joel Denney said: "The spectacular Tasmanian scenery is in no way flat! While it was the hardest tour I've ever done, it's an incredible feeling knowing that we are helping Starlight put smiles on the faces of sick kids."

All funds raised will support the innovative programs provided by Starlight, which this year celebrates 25 years of transforming the experience of hospitalisation for seriously ill children in Australia.

Starlight Children’s Foundation, Chief Executive Officer, Louise Baxter said: “We are extraordinarily grateful for the generous support provided by everyone involved with Tour de Kids.

"As Starlight's core programs operate without any government funding, the support of the Australian community and partners like Tour de Kids is essential for Starlight to 'shine on' into the future."

Now in its 13th year, the event that started when a group of mates decided to combine their passion for cycling with their desire to help Australian kids, has raised more than $5.4 million to help seriously ill children across Australia.

For more information about the event go to tourdekids.gofundraise.com.au.

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