What a fantastic fundraising season for Chain Reaction! We are thrilled to have raised over $4.2 million for our Charity Partners this financial year, a new fundraising record!
This milestone could not be made possible without the support, commitment and dedication from our riders, corporate partners, supporters, individual donors, support crew and everyone involved who helped deliver another program of extraordinary events.Thank you to all of you and we hope you reflect proudly on your success in raising money for children in need.
SYDNEY CHALLENGE
MAJOR CHARITY PARTNERS
Funds raised will help facilitate vital children's programs and specialist services, including counselling, to help rebuild lives and allow children to move beyond the trauma they have experienced to reach their full potential.
Funds raised will support So they can’s educational programs focused on empowering underprivileged youth living in Africa through education, so that every child has the opportunity to thrive.
MINOR PARTNERS
Bridging the Gap - $25,000 donated to help Bridging the Gap provide scholarships for Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander students (under 18) to complete their secondary school education.
Kookaburra Kids - $25,000 donated to assist Kookaburra Kids with the programs they run for young people who are living in a family impacted by mental illness.
BRISBANE CHALLENGE
MAJOR CHARITY PARTNERS
Funds raised will support AEIOU to design and build a new centre for children with autism in the Springfield/Ipswich community.
The funds raised will help TRACTION continue to deliver more programs, to help more young people who are facing challenges and need support, experience inclusive, action-based learning.
MELBOURNE CHALLENGE
MAJOR CHARITY PARTNERS
Starlight helps sick kids and families reconnect and take a break from the stress and pain of illness. Funds raised will give sick children the fun and happiness that has a lasting positive impact on their lives through the Starlight Express Room and the Captain Starlight Program at the Monash Children's Hospital.
Funds raised will purchase lifesaving resuscitaire equipment that is used to help save the lives of 1,500 babies every year who require this emergency care.
MINOR PARTNERS
Freedom Wheels - $50,000 donated to assist with the Freedom Wheels program that custom builds bikes for children with disabilities.
Very Special Kids - $50,000 donated to help Very Special Kids continue to provide palliative care for children with life-limiting conditions.
Brainwave - $50,000 donated to assist Brainwave’s School to School program which will enable used and tested children’ bikes to be donated to low-income families in partnership with schools in disadvantaged areas
WOMEN'S VIRTUAL CHALLENGE
MAJOR CHARITY PARTNERS
The funds raised will help TRACTION continue to deliver more programs, to help more young people who are facing challenges and need support, experience inclusive, action-based learning.
MINOR PARTNERS
White Ribbon Australia - $116,250 donated - Funds raised will go towards funding the 'Breaking the Silence' Program. This initiative educates students on issues around domestic violence and provides knowledge, tools and strategies for students to create respectful relationships to prevent violence, harassment and abuse.
