For the 14th consecutive year, I am putting my feet to the pedals for the Great Cycle Challenge. Over the last 14 years, I have ridden through the heat, the wind, and the tired legs because my challenges are nothing compared to what these brave kids go through every single day.
Cancer is still the leading cause of death by disease for children, and that is completely unacceptable: Kids should be playing on playgrounds, not fighting for their lives in hospital beds.
Thank you for backing me for 14 incredible years, and thank you for supporting these amazing children!
Every child deserves the chance to grow up healthy, happy and full of hope. That's one of the reasons why I've been riding in the Great Cycle Challenge every year since 2013.
As we mark Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day on next Tuesday, 4 August, I'm reminded that every child matters and deserves the opportunity to dream, to learn, to play, and to grow up surrounded by love and community. Childhood cancer doesn't discriminate, and no family should have to hear the words, "Your child has cancer."
If you are able to support my charity rides, I would be deeply grateful. Together, we can help fund life saving research and give more children the chance to simply be kids.