RMHC : Rider Profiles

2021 RIDE FOR SICK KIDS RIDER & CREW PROFILES

A big thank you to all our dedicated riders and support crew for joining this year's Ride for Sick Kids. Because of you, we can help keep families close when they need it most.

ROSS BINGHAM - CEO RMHC NORTHERN NSW CEO

I love that we ride through the towns that people live in that use our Ronald McDonald Houses, Family Rooms, Retreats and Learning Program. The camaraderie of the team of riders and support crew is something that you don’t experience anywhere else. The money that we raise is significant and makes a huge difference to our programs and what we can do for children and their families. It forces me to stay fit through winter! I love it.

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BILL COX - RETIRED SCHOOL TEACHER

I have been on every ride since it started in 2005. I became involved as I have had family members use Ronald McDonald House and saw just how much it meant to them to have the support of this wonderful organisation. I have ridden every day of every ride and love being able to contribute while spending time with a great group of like minded people. Being able to combine my passion for cycling with fundraising for a fantastic cause is an important week each year.

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IVOR THOMAS - IVOR THOMAS PROPERTY - EXP AUSTRALIA

This is my 4th Ride For Sick Kids after becoming involved through a local rider who has been involved with RMHC for a number of years.

Ride for Sick Kids is my absolute favourite week of the year for so many reasons, but none more so than being able to make a difference for families across our region when they need it most.

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PETER HAYDON - AURIZON TRAIN DRIVER

I am looking forward to riding in support of Ronald McDonald House. I love what the "House" does for families in need and I want to be a part of this special place while also riding.

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BRETT HADLEY - HADLEY CYCLES

I had my first race at age 9, and haven’t stopped. I enjoy racing, riding in general, and assisting new riders to understand technique and bunch craft. I keep coming back year after year knowing that we make a difference. We meet with families whose lives have been turned upside down and hear their stories first hand, how Ronald McDonald House kept them together as a family unit, helped to take a lot of the cost and stress out of a bad situation, by providing the families a home away from home! When the first Ride started 15 years ago, I had not had children at that point. I am now the father of two happy, healthy kids and the Ride has taken on another dimension.

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ROB HADLEY - RETIRED CYCLE SHOP OWNER

An avid cyclist - 4 times World Masters Games Cycling Champion, 19 times Australian Cycling Champion, Multiple NSW Champion and have been racing local, National and International for 53 years, I come back every year because I can see the funds raised being used to grow and run Ronald McDonald House in the Hunter and there is a wonderful atmosphere and complete professionalism surrounding the organisation of the Ride. I have listened to many cheerful stories from parents of sick kids and, unfortunately, I have heard the heartbreaking stories as well. Ronald McDonald House does a wonderful job of making life easier for these families of sick kids and I am proud to be a supporter.

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SAM CASHMAN - PROJECT MANAGER - HWB

I've been cycling for 15 years and first joined the Ride for Sick Kids in 2018, at the suggestion of a friend and as my way of making a difference for families. I feel privileged to be part of the group of riders who are all passionate about making a difference for sick kids and their families. One of the greatest things about the week is meeting some of the families who need the support of RMHC Northern NSW and seeing how much it means to them to have access to it.

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ADAM SHERMAN

Ronald McDonald House gives fantastic support to families when they need it most. I enjoy doing the Ride for Sick kids each year with a fantastic group of people to raise much needed funds to allow the charity to support even more families.

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RICK GITTINS - GITTINS PROPERTY

This is my second ride for Ronald McDonald House. It's for a great cause and I'm looking forward to it. I'll do all the pedalling so you can just sit back, relax and donate! So please give a little or give generously via the "Donate" button to assist sick children and their families.

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STEPHEN DOVEY - UGL

Stephen joined the Ride for Sick Kids for the first time in 2018 and will be back in the saddle again for this year's ride.

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MATT TAYLOR - HR AND BUSINESS MANAGER

Since 2013 I have continued to be inspired to do something that I love doing…and helping such a wonderful cause at the same time.

I have been cycling for over 30 years but this is a genuine highlight of the year. I'm looking forward to joining up with the crew again this year while raising much-needed funds for a well-respected and worthy charity.

Please consider donating. All the money raised makes a significant different to sick children and their families at their time of most need.

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PHIL WILSON - MCDONALD'S LICENSEE - UPPER HUNTER

As McDonald's is the founding Mission Partner of the charity, I've seen first-hand the impact Ronald McDonald House Charities has for sick children and their families. I'm joining Ride for Sick Kids to help make a difference for these families. While the ride will be a challenge, I know it's nothing like the challenges facing the families staying at Ronald McDonald House.

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ANDREW ROSEWORNE - MCDONALD'S LICENSEE - NEWCASTLE

I have seen first hand what RMHC does for families from all over NSW. The dedication of the staff and the support they provide is inspirational, the least I can do is try to support the ride and help the team at RMHC continue to do what they do.

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MALCOLM BROAD

I am very humbled to be able to join this ride for sick kids and this amazing charity. To be part of something that can make such a significant difference like Ronald McDonald House, it is a privilege. I often say, I might not be the person who does the amazing work of this charity, but I can ride my bike, raise funds and in some way make a small difference to those who really need this charity. I look forward to joining the team as we embark on this amazing event.

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DAVID WOODS - ACTIVE ACCOUNTING

My name is David Woods and I am passionate about RMHC and what they do!

I love that the funds go back into the local community.

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ANGUS HARRISON

I first joined the RFSK in 2018 and loved the opportunity to get to know some of the team and riders and to raise some money for such an important organisation.

I’ll join 2 legs of the ride this year and look forward to being part of it again.

Please consider giving via the "Donate" button to assist sick children and their families.

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PAUL BEWS

I have participated in quite a few Ride for Sick Kids in the Queensland Region over the past few years. I really enjoy the opportunity to be able to raise money for an amazing charity whilst also increasing its reach to the community. Living in a regional town and having kids of my own helps me get an even greater appreciation of the work RMHC does to support families in their greatest time of need. Having visited the various houses and facilities on numerous occasions and spoken to the families and volunteers, it is truely remarkable what this charity can offer.

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DAVID LOVELL

As National Chairman of First National Real Estate, who are sponsoring the ride, I'm thrilled to be joining in and riding to support sick kids and their families. You can show your support for Ronald McDonald House Charities by supporting me. Click the donate button to get started!

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