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Suzzanne Newland

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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!

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🚲 4 WEEKS TO GO… THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! 🚲

Friday 2nd Oct

Four weeks. FOUR WEEKS! 😳

It’s hard to believe that in just four weeks I’ll be heading to Thailand to take on the Hands Across the Water Digital Live Coastal Ride 2026 — 500km over 5 days along the beautiful Thai coastline.

What started as a crazy idea is getting very real now! 😂🚴‍♀️

The training, the early mornings, the gym sessions, the kilometres on the bike and all those moments of wondering “What on earth have I signed myself up for?” have all been leading to this.

But this ride is about so much more than the kilometres.

💙 It’s about the children of Hands Across the Water.
💙 It’s about giving them hope and opportunities for a better future.
💙 It’s about helping them live a life of choice, not chance.

I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has donated, sponsored me, encouraged me, trained alongside me or simply followed my journey. Every message and every donation has helped keep me motivated.

And of course, I’m still working towards my $5,000 fundraising goal! 🙏

So, with just 4 weeks to go, it’s time to put the pedals to the metal, get those last kilometres in and prepare for one BIG adventure! 🚲💪

500km. 5 days. Thailand. One very determined Suzz! 😂

Thank You to my Sponsors

Monday 21st Sep

🚴‍♀️ A Huge Thank You to My Amazing Sponsors ❤️

As my Hands Across the Water Coastal Ride gets closer, I wanted to take a moment to say a very special THANK YOU to my amazing major sponsors who have supported me on this journey.

I am incredibly grateful to:

🌟 Rosebud Panels
🌟 Ray White Werribee
🌟 Quick Fit Glass

Your generous donations have helped me get one step closer to my $5,000 fundraising goal, but your support means so much more than that. You are helping me raise awareness and funds for the incredible work Hands Across the Water does for children in Thailand — helping provide them with care, education and the opportunity for a brighter future.

I’m also incredibly proud to have your business logos represented on my riding jersey. Every time I put that jersey on, I’ll be reminded of the amazing businesses standing behind me and supporting this very special cause. ❤️

In just a few weeks, I’ll be heading to Thailand to take on 500 km over 5 days, riding along the beautiful Thai coastline. It’s going to be a huge physical and mental challenge, but knowing I have the support of my family, friends, donors and sponsors behind me makes the journey even more meaningful.

Rosebud Panels, Ray White Werribee and Quick Fit Glass — thank you for believing in me, supporting my challenge and helping me make a difference. 🙏

I can’t wait to take you with me on the journey and share the adventure, the challenges, the beautiful scenery and, of course, plenty of photos along the way! 🚴‍♀️🇹🇭

Every kilometre ridden. Every dollar raised. Every child given an opportunity. ❤️

Thank you for being part of my journey.

Suzz x

🚴‍♀️ 6 Weeks to Go – The Countdown Is On!

Tuesday 15th Sep

🚴‍♀️ 6 Weeks to Go – The Countdown Is On!

Six weeks. That’s it! 😳

In just six weeks, I’ll be leaving for Thailand and getting ready to take on what will be one of my biggest physical and mental challenges yet — the Hands Across the Water Digital Live Ride.🚴‍♀️

💪 The Training Is Getting Real

The past few months have been all about getting stronger, fitter and more prepared.

There have been plenty of hours in the gym, working on strength, endurance, core stability and those legs that are going to have to carry me for 500km! 😂

I've also been getting plenty of kilometres into my legs on the road, because there's only so much preparation you can do indoors.

Now the training is starting to feel very real.

The thought of riding 500km over five days along the coast of Thailand is getting closer every day, and I'm definitely starting to get that mix of excitement and nerves!

Six Weeks Until Thailand

On 1 November, I'll start riding in Hua Hin before heading south along the coastline.

Five days.

500 kilometres.

Beautiful beaches, villages, temples, rainforest, incredible scenery — and hopefully plenty of unforgettable moments along the way.

But this isn't just a cycling challenge.

💙 It's About the Children

Every kilometre I ride is helping me raise money for Hands Across the Water and the children they support.

My fundraising target is $5,000, and I'm so incredibly grateful to everyone who has already donated, sponsored me, encouraged me and followed my journey.

Your support is what keeps me going when the training gets tough.

There are still six weeks to go, and every donation gets me one step closer to reaching my target.

If you'd like to support my ride, I'd love you to be part of the journey. 💙

🚴‍♀️ The Final Countdown

Six weeks to go.

Six weeks to get stronger.

Six weeks to get more kilometres into my legs.

Six weeks until I swap the gym and Melbourne roads for the coast of Thailand! 

I'm ready to push myself, step outside my comfort zone and take on this challenge with everything I've got.

500km. 5 days. One incredible purpose.

Bring on Thailand! 💙

Hands five! ✋

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10 Weeks to Go!

Saturday 22nd Aug

🚴‍♀️ 10 Weeks To Go! The Countdown Is On! 💙

With just 10 weeks to go, the countdown to the Hands Across the Water Digital Live Ride is officially on! 🚴‍♀️🇹🇭

This is more than just a 500km bike ride — it’s a chance to push myself beyond my comfort zone, take on a huge physical and mental challenge, and most importantly, help change the lives of children in Thailand. 💙

Every kilometre I ride and every dollar raised will help make a difference. I’m training hard, the excitement is building, and November is getting closer!

10 weeks. 500km. One incredible purpose. 💪🚴‍♀️

If you’d like to support my journey and help me reach my $5,000 fundraising goal, every donation makes a difference. 🙏💙

Three Months to Go - The Countdown is On!

Wednesday 5th Aug

Three Months to Go – The Countdown Is On!

Three months. That's all that stands between me and the biggest physical and mental challenge I've ever taken on – riding 500km over 5 days in Thailand for Hands Across the Water.

When I first signed up, November felt like a lifetime away. Now it's just around the corner, and every training session is bringing me one step closer to the start line.

More Than Just Riding a Bike

People often ask if all I'm doing is riding my bike. The answer is... not even close!

Preparing for a 500km ride takes much more than just spending hours in the saddle. It's about building strength, endurance, stability and resilience so my body can handle five consecutive days of cycling.

That's why my training is split between the road and the gym.

Strength Starts in the Gym

The gym has become a huge part of my preparation.

I'm working on strengthening my legs, core and upper body because cycling isn't just about powerful legs. A strong core helps maintain good posture on the bike, while upper body strength reduces fatigue in my shoulders, arms and back during those long days in the saddle.

Each week includes:

  • Strength training to build power and endurance.
  • Core exercises to improve stability on the bike.
  • Mobility and stretching to aid recovery and prevent injuries.
  • Cardio sessions to improve my overall fitness.

There are definitely days when I'm tired and the motivation isn't there, but I remind myself why I'm doing this.

Time on the Bike

Of course, nothing replaces getting out on the bike.

Every ride teaches me something new—whether it's pacing myself, climbing hills more efficiently, staying fuelled and hydrated, or simply becoming more comfortable spending hours in the saddle.

Some rides feel fantastic, while others are tough. Battling headwinds, sore legs and early morning starts are all part of the journey. Every kilometre I ride now is preparing me for those five incredible days in Thailand.

Riding for Something Bigger

This challenge is about so much more than cycling.

Every training session reminds me that I'm not just preparing for myself—I'm riding to raise funds for Hands Across the Water, helping provide children in Thailand with opportunities for a brighter future and a life of choice, not chance.

Knowing that makes every early alarm, every gym session and every long ride worthwhile.

Thank You

To everyone who has supported me so far—whether you've donated, sponsored me, shared my posts or simply encouraged me—thank you. Your support keeps me motivated when the training gets tough.

With three months to go, the excitement is building. There are still plenty of kilometres to ride, plenty of gym sessions ahead, and plenty of challenges to overcome.

I'm ready to embrace every one of them.

If you'd like to follow my journey or support my fundraising, every donation—big or small—makes a real difference.

Together, we're helping create brighter futures for children in Thailand.

Three months down... now the real countdown begins! 🚴💙

Thank you to my Sponsors

$1.04k

Alex Krnjeta

Off off and away you go with the full support of myself and Ray White Werribee.

$1,000

Rosebud Panels

Go get em suzz

$216.50

Grace Newland

You’re wheelie amazing Mum have fun cycling your way through all 500km! Good luck ❤️🚲 Love you!

$200

Raffle Credit

$200

Justin & Sarah Dowling

Pedal hard Suz! Such a great cause :)

$106.75

Caroline

Amazing effort, hope it all goes well

$106.75

Peter Savic

Go Suzz!

$106.12

Shaun Ellis

You go girl!!

$106.12

Steve And Cath Lowery

Good Luck Suzz

$104.35

Jarrod Cahoon

Go Zoomin Suzzin

$100

Carole Chambers

$100

Raffle Credit 5 Oct

$55.95

Carol Scholz

Have fun!

$55.95

Kerri

Good luck 🤗

$55.95

Debra Tarticchio

$55.95

Narelle Perry

Enjoy the ride 🚲

$54.84

Beck B

Great challenge Suzz, you’ve got this!

$54.12

Dianne Thielke

Go Suz, you have got this such a great cause

$50

Wendy Wheeler

$50

Belinda And Paul Iatrou

Very proud of you Suzz for wanting to make a difference! Make sure you get some rest and relaxation in as well in Thailand ♥️Bind and Paul xx

$45.30

Isabelle

Go Suzz!!

$45

Wendy Mccurley

Well done you … keep riding my friend … it’s an amazing thing that you are doing and I am super proud of you … I can’t wait to hear all about it when you get home ❤️

$37.72

Kelly

Inspirational Suzanne, I’m loving watching your journey x

$37.72

Kelly

You’ve got this Suzanne!!

$30

Jo Pisano

You are an amazing woman! Good luck my friend 🧡

$28.81

Alysse Prestinenzi

You got this queen!!!

$27.81

Shaun Ellis

Good luck Suzz 🚴‍♀️

$27.81

Donna Everitt Fisher