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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
Count down getting closer
Sunday 4th OctOnly two weeks to go! 🚴♀️🌏
Nickola and I have been training hard and will continue to train right up until we leave for Hands Across the Water and the Digital Live Ride.
This isn’t just a ride — it’s about making a real difference in the lives of children. We’re riding to give these kids a life of choice, not chance. ❤️
We are so incredibly grateful to everyone who has donated and supported us so far. Your generosity means more than you know, and every single dollar makes a difference.
But we’re not there yet — so please, don’t stop now! 🙏
Every donation, no matter the size, helps create opportunities, hope and a brighter future for these amazing kids.
We’re riding for a life of choice, not chance.
Thank you for riding alongside us. 💙🚴♀️
Glad for our winter gear
Friday 15th May
Training is progressing well
Friday 15th MayNickola and I are catching up whenever possible to jump on the bike and do some kilometres to get these legs ready for an amazing journey to assist amazing kids in Thailand through the charity hands across the water we have an upcoming fundraising evening for a trivia night and every kilometre that I’m training I am donating to the fundraising.
Even though we are getting ready for some very cold few months ahead even though it’s very different to the Thai temperatures it’s all in preparation and we know that it’s okay to be uncomfortable when we know we’ve got such an epic task to perform
Trivia night has just been launched
Wednesday 6th May
Otway classic
Wednesday 6th May
Back on the bike
Sunday 14th Dec After around six months of no riding due to shoulder injury at work and subsequent big surgery, I have got back on the bike as part of my rehab and started my training for Digital Live Ride 2026 what an amazing feeling To be able to feel freedom scenery and the muscles that I haven’t used for so long. And again this year I am donating to the charity one dollar per kilometre that I train this is extra incentive to make sure fundraising target is met.
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 ShareThank you to my Sponsors
$1,000
Auntie Jane Xxx A Fabulous Supporter
$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.
$500
Marg And Geoff Shay
$450
Kate Ashton
$278.52
Darren Flett
Great effort Kate for a wonderful cause!
$216.50
Anonymous
Hi Kate Great work Wonderful results
$174.08
Anonymous
Thank you 😊
$127.34
Peter Silver
Amazing
$106.75
David Lannen
Kate all the best on your special efforts to help others. Well done
$104.35
Wendy Branton
$100
Kerry & Bruce
Kerry & Bruce supporting the kids
$100
Madelon Watchorn
From Madelon
$100
Helen Hayes
From Helen Hayes
$87.57
Rhiannon Hunter
$80
Jenni Coutts
$65.39
Ian & Faye Arnold
$54.84
Anita Ross
$54.12
Eleanor Peeler
$50
Jasmin Ashton
$20
Donation From Barry Parsons
From Barry Parsons, thank you so much for your donation to this very worthy cause we appreciate your donation
