Kate Ashton

I am raising money to support the children of Hands Across the Water because I believe that all children deserve to build a future full of possibilities, opportunities and dreams - a life of choice, not chance.

Hands Across the Water [Hands] started as a charity in response to the Boxing Day Tsunami. Now we support 350+ children living in 7 homes and projects across Thailand. 

The kids who come to live in a Hands home are there because they have no choice. This is often the result of one of three heartbreaking situations:

  • They have no known family to care for them
  • They have a family member who is known to them, but is unable to care for them
  • They are living in an unsafe environment and have been placed in our care by the police or government

Hands not only provides the life-saving necessities for the kids in our homes, they also support many families in an outreach program to help keep kids out of our homes.

Just as important as filling their bellies with healthy food and providing a safe bed to sleep in, with the support of amazing donors like you, the vision of Hands is to help these kids see the opportunities that lie before them, to see a life of choice.

My hope is that you will make the choice to join me in this experience and help me reach my personal fundraising goal. Please make a donation today to support these children and provide them with a better future. 

Together we can truly make a difference - Donate now!

My Achievements

Updated Profile

Shared page

Received first donation

Reached 50% of Fundraising Goal

Reached 100% of Fundraising Goal

My Updates

I’m doing it again in 2026!

Saturday 8th Mar
I’ve now completed five rides for hands across the water and of course I tried to say no to myself but I know after meeting so many children this is something that is both important to me and I love sharing the journey to show you how your donation is making such a big change in lives children who otherwise may not have a future that would take for granted. So as soon as I’m back from this ride, I will continue training to be mentally and physically fit ready to ride again

Thank you to my Sponsors

$723

Real Estate Kate

This is the amount of kilometres cycled over 7 days for Hand across the water in 2025. Starting off the fundraising straight away

$700

Kate Ashton

From my beautiful auntie who supports me in raising money for this amazing charity and knows how important it is to me to support others.

$100

Kerry & Bruce

Kerry & Bruce supporting the kids

$100

Madelon Watchorn

From Madelon

$100

Helen Hayes

From Helen Hayes