I’m going the distance to change the lives of country kids!
From Sunday 17 May, I’ll be setting off from Parkes to cycle over 380+km across regional NSW to raise vital funds for the developmental and mental health of Australia’s country kids.
Royal Far West’s mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of children living in rural and remote communities. Every Australian child deserves access to quality health, education, and developmental services — but for many country kids, distance and a lack of local services stand in the way. Some children are waiting up to six years to see a paediatrician, or are told there are no services available at all.
For these kids, missing out on timely care can mean missing out on their potential to thrive. That’s why I’m going the distance — to help close the health gap and go beyond for country kids.
I’m riding to help raise $500,000 to connect children with the critical assessments, therapies, and support they need to thrive.
You can help by donating via this page and sharing it with your network. Every dollar — no matter how big or small — makes a real difference.
Thank you so much for your support. It means the world to me — and even more to the kids we’re riding for.
Thank you to my Sponsors
$634.20
Pete Mac
$529
Matt Ingram
Mark, so gracious, amazing, thank you.
$517
Patrick Murphy
Looking forward to seeing you out there today Mark, making a difference!
$267.25
James Slender
Love ya work big fella, can’t wait to see you on the bike , you have got this covered.
$267.25
Joan Treweeke
Ride well and thank you for accepting the challenge.
$267.25
Brent Goldman
Embrace the lycra
$267.25
Scott Walkom
Great riding
$267.25
Soujit Ghosh
Well done Mark! Here’s my 250 as promised, after you joined us cycling in P3! Respect to you for getting out of your comfort zone!
$267.25
Lpg
Well done Mark
$261.25
Sylvia Liang
Well done champ!
$250
School Of Strength Bega
Great job CBH (Chief Bike Handler). Welcome to P3 🦍🦍🚴🏾🚴🏾❤️❤️
$250
Bobby
You are a legend!!
$250
Da Properties
Well done Mark
$250
Allan Toose
I’ll be your North Star
$200
Stu Thomas
Eugowra is waiting in anticipating of a new riding career!
$106.12
David Beard
Great ride Mark! How many km next year?
$100
Lila Elias
$100
Eli Hill Farming
$100
Brian Hood
Brilliant stitch up Mark. Good on you for being a great sport
$88.10
Elliot Thorn
$88.10
Cameron Mason
Congratulations mate
$59.08
Ryan Murray
Was good to ride with you. Nice job
$59.08
David St Clair
P2 next year.
$59.08
Christina Fielding
Go Mark! 🎉🎉🎉
$54.84
Sam S
The yellow jersey’s in danger
$54
Mat Samin
Great work today, P1 next year!
$53.64
Robert Kiely
Well done mark!!!
$50
Ashok Krishnan
Brilliant stitch up
$28.43
Ride Captain Tara
Time for the ride captain to give back to all the incredible crew of P3. What a wonderful 3 days of effort, sportsmanship and comradarie. Well done.
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