HOT CHIPPIES CHARITY "POSTIE BIKE" RIDE
Alexandra VIC to Townsville QLD
The employees of Hedger Constructions this year wanted to do something that helped raise money for a cause. This cause is Cystic Fibrosis and we are raising money and awareness by riding "Postie" bikes from Alexandra to Townsville. CF is the most common life threatening genetic condition in Australia - and there is no cure. CF is a degenerative condition that affects many of the body's systems, including the lungs and digestion. Children diagnosed with CF live through daily physiotherapy and medications, among other treatments, just to survive.
Within our town there are locals that have been affected by CF. It is with their support and knowledge that we hope to motivate people and companies to dig deep and sponsor or donate in some way. The passion behind this cause is that I lost my younger sister, Michelle, when she was 17 to Cystic Fibrosis. It was hard for her to live with this illness for all of her life and just as hard to be a family member watching it all happen. We want to find a cure so others don't have to go through this hard slog.
We also have the Dundas family in the town who deal with all of the CF conditions daily. Their daughter Stephanie tries to live a normal life by playing sport and mixing with her friends but the reality is that her daily life is regulated by CF.
Through your help we can find a cure. Please consider supporting our Postie Bike Ride in 2008 as it will help over 3000 families with CF and the many that haven't been born yet.
All participants are funding themselves giving up their own work time and spending time away from their own families in order to make this ride a success. The ride begins on 6th October 2008 starting in Alexandra through New South Wales and ending in Townsville on 14th October, traveling around 2600km.
Our route is mapped out in this information package. We are only taking 9 bikes on the ride and as this is an unusual way of traveling such a large distance it will get lots of media coverage and interest. We will be visiting some CF families along the way and helping them in any way we can.
All funds are paid directly to CFA and are therefore totally tax deductible. CFA will issue an official receipt directly to your company. We have included in this information pack a listing of possible sponsorship options for your perusal. Please support this fundraiser in any way that you can. We will be in touch in the next few days to arrange a meeting to discuss the level of your support
Our team would like to raise as much money as possible to support the Australian Cystic Fibrosis Research Trust in finding a cure. Improvements in treatment over the last 50 years mean that now most children will live to an average age of 38, while previously many didn't live through their teens. This is fantastic progress but has also brought about new health challenges such as CF related diabetes, cancer and osteoporosis. Children and adults with CF and their families also face considerable financial, practical and emotional challenges living with a chronic illness.
Through your help we can find a cure. Please consider supporting our Postie Bike Ride in 2008 as it will help over 3000 families with CF and the many that haven't been born yet.
