The Pirates love a challenge
The Pirates love a challenge
Pirates Team Captain Jonathan Stone said the team aimed for something “bigger, better and more ridiculous” in this year’s event, to attract more funds for The Smith Family.
"Each of the 28 Pirates loves a challenge, especially, when this challenge has never been done before and requires extensive preparation logistically, physically and mentally. Importantly, what drove us was the desire to raise up to $130,000 to help more than 200 children receive The Smith Family’s support with their education for an entire year. Many of us have been very fortunate to get a good education, and we wanted to help as many children as possible to get similar opportunities to have the bright future they deserve,” Mr Stone said.
The thrill of helping hundreds of children
"On the eve of Around the Bay, we’d raised more than $100,000 and have to date raised over $112,000. I’m absolutely thrilled with what the team has achieved, knowing that there are hundreds of children who will benefit from every kilometre we covered by land and sea on October 11.”
The Smith Family’s Victorian General Manager (and keen cyclist) Anton Leschen, praised the Pirates for their extraordinary determination to help young Australians break the cycle of disadvantage.
Ride for a reason
Ride for a reason
The Smith Family is thrilled to have had the support of The Pirates this year to help reach our $1.2 million goal for Around the Bay.
Over 10,000 cyclists took part in the 23rd Around the Bay – Ride for a child in need, which is run by Bicycle Network and is Australia’s largest one day bike event.
The Smith Family, encourages all riders to ‘ride for a reason’ and get sponsored to help raise $1.2 million for children in need.
Want to ride for a reason with The Smith Family? Find out more about becoming an Around the Bay rider.
