A TOTAL 43 cyclists and 12 support crew rode into the village of Bribbaree last Thursday to say hello to local students during a 630 kilometre charity bike ride.
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Last week’s four day Mill2Mill Charity Bike Ride from the Manildra plant in Bomaderry to the Manildra Flour Mill in Manildra, raised more than $115,000 to be shared by two national charities, four Manildra organisations, eight small schools and a pre-school.
The ride attracted unprecedented support from locals, regional small businesses, national companies and the media which all helped the event exceed fundraising expectations.
This is the third staging of the Mill2Mill and the most successful to date.
The money will be shared between the McGrath Foundation, beyondblue, the Manildra Showground Trust, the Manildra Men’s Shed, the Manildra Lions Club, the Manildra Public School, St Joseph’s School Manildra, the Manildra Pre-School, as well as schools that supplied refreshments to riders during the ride in Windellama, Crookwell, Boorowa, Bribbaree, Caragabal and Bogan Gate.
Ride organiser, Director of MSM Milling in Manildra, Pete MacSmith said many companies, volunteers and donors need to be thanked for their support.
“We had fantastic support from the corporate sector. KFC, the Manildra Group, Graincorp, MSM Milling, Oil Seed Products, Westpac, Ron Finemore Transport, Pacific National, John West, Nuseed, Gow Gates, Staminade and local cycling business Ron Boulton Cycles all made this ride possible,” he said.
“In addition to our corporate supporters, we were fortunate to secure generous donations from small businesses,” Mr MacSmith said.
“Every single rider paid to take part in the event. In addition, several also made generous donations, for which I am extremely grateful.
“We cannot forget the 12-strong support crew.
“Every member volunteered their time, took annual leave from their positions and gave up their week to ensure the riders’ safety.
“They made the ride possible and for that, I thank them,” Mr Mac Smith said.
“In addition to coming on board as our major sponsor, KFC provided three support crew who joined the ride between Nowra and Manildra. KFC Parkes and Young catered for the riders, ensuring they were hydrated and fed on rest breaks,” he said.
The McGrath Foundation will use the money to help pay for a breast care nurse to provide vital support to breast cancer sufferers and their families. beyondblue will use its share of the donations to continue the vital work of raising awareness of depression, especially in regional areas.
