The inaugural ‘Ride for Isabel’ cycling event on Saturday 13 March 2010 is to raise awareness and funds for Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Support (SANDS) Queensland.
The 85 kilometre ride from Flying Fish Point to Woree is to honour the memory of my daughter Isabel and will also coincide with the launch of Bike Week 2010, Queensland’s major celebration for cycling, which aims to encourage more people to get out on their bikes to help reduce congestion, pollution and promote a healthy and active lifestyle.
Bike events like this go a long way to changing people’s attitudes towards cyclists and showcase that we have a highly organised and vibrant cycling community in the region.
My wife and I benefited greatly from the support provided by SANDS when our daughter Isabel was stillborn at 41 weeks two years ago. We were devastated but sadly tragedies like ours affect families across Queensland every day. We were well supported during what was a traumatic period for us. Now it’s time to give something back.
We vowed to do whatever we can to raise funds that provide much-needed counselling and support services for families and those affected by the sudden death of an infant or through reproductive loss. Bereaved parents often find the need to talk to someone who has had an experience similar to their own. SANDS offers 24-hour support services via telephone and email as well as regular support meetings.
How to register
Registration is only $40 which includes sports drink and energy snacks. The first 20 riders to register will receive a free Travel Safe pack including a backpack and water bottle. To register call the Mulgrave Electorate Office on 4056 3175 or send an email mulgrave@parliament.qld.gov.au.
How to donate
If you are unable to participate in the ride can make a donation online at www.everydayhero.com.au/ride_for_isabel_curtis_pitt_mp.
About the Ride
The ride is scheduled to start from Flying Fish Point at 6.00am and conclude at Woree at approximately 2.00pm.
The planned route is to depart from Elizabeth Street (Flying Fish Point), travel along Alice Street, Bay Road, Palm Avenue/ Flying Fish Point Road, across the Geraldton Bridge to Fitzgerald Esplanade, Campbell Road, Sundown Road, See Poy Road, Clifford Road towards Penda Street, Palmerston Drive, Bruce Highway, Bramston Beach Road (Miriwinni stop), Bruce Highway, McMahon Drive (Fishery Falls stop), Riverstone Road to Norman Park (Gordonvale stop), Cairns Road to Bruce Highway, and the riders will turn into Charlotte Close where they will finish in the McDonalds Woree.
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