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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!

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One week until we leave

Sunday 11th Oct
🚴‍♀️🇹🇭 THAILAND, HERE WE COME! ❤️ This time next week, we’ll be packing our bags and getting ready for another EPIC cycling adventure across Thailand with Digital Live Ride, proudly supporting Hands Across the Water. And this is so much more than just a bike ride. ❤️ Every kilometre we ride is about helping create CHOICE, NOT CHANCE for underprivileged children in Thailand. Through education, healthcare, safe housing and, most importantly, love and support, we are helping give these children opportunities that can change the direction of their lives forever. 🚴‍♀️ This is our LAST BIG RIDE before we head to Thailand, and we’d love your support! Now is the time to get behind us, whether it’s a little or a lot. Every dollar makes a difference, and every donation helps us get closer to making a lasting impact. ❤️ 100% of donations go directly towards supporting the children, not administration costs. You don’t have to jump on a bike and ride hundreds of kilometres to be part of this journey. You can make a difference simply by donating. 🙏 Please visit the donation links on our pages and support us however you can. To everyone who has already supported us, encouraged us and followed our adventures, THANK YOU! The countdown is on !! https://www.handsacrossthewater.org.au/fundraisers/KateAshton/digital-live-home-hug-ride-2026 #DigitalLiveRide #HandsAcrossTheWater #ChoiceNotChance #Thailand2026 #CyclingForA cause #RideForTheKids #MakingADifference #Fundraising #CommunitySupport #RealEstateKate

2 weeks until we leave

Sunday 4th Oct
Only 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. 💙🚴‍♀️

Thank you to my Sponsors

$2k

Trivia Night Generosity

$1,000

Kate Ashton

This is because I believe in supporting this amazing charity and proud to be an ambassador

$646.80

Real Estate Kate One Dollar Per Kilometre Training

$520

Anonymous

$500

Podcast Sponsorship - The Evolution Agents

$475

Katie & Dan

$220

Raffle Credit

$106.75

Tania Byrnes

You are awesome! Go hard and have a blast

$106.75

Cecilia And Jonni Sharpley

$100

Kate Ashton

$55.95

Sandi Grogan

Absolutely incredible ladies. 🫶

$54

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