THE first Kids Ward Run Charity Ride will take to the road this weekend to raise money for the Grampians Health Ballarat children\u2019s department.<\/p>\n
Motorcycle clubs are set to unite from 9.30am tomorrow, Saturday 14 October at the Ballarat Rovers clubrooms at Ballarat Airport.<\/p>\n
Attendees can take part in a charity ride through Cardigan, Haddon, Ross Creek, and back to Ballarat, past the Ballarat Base Hospital, and there\u2019ll also be a motorcycle and car Show N Shine, a silent auction, and some food and coffee.<\/p>\n
The ride is being driven by Ted Kennis, and the cause is close to his heart.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy grandson, Kaiden, was a patient at the kids ward at Ballarat Base Hospital,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe was so well looked after that we started thinking that the kids\u2019 ward should have a special event… which our whole community could get behind.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want to bring all the motorcycle clubs and enthusiasts of Ballarat together for a great community day.\u201d<\/p>\n
Grampians Health Ballarat community events coordinator for fundraising, Kellie Pearce, said the hospital is grateful for Mr Kennis\u2019 initiative.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are very thankful to Ted and all the Ballarat bike clubs\u2019 enthusiastic support as our newest community fundraising partner, and we are hoping to make this an annual Kids Ward Run Charity Ride,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re all looking forward to the spectacle of the bikes riding past the Base Hospital.\u201d<\/p>\n
Event entry is free, the ride from 11am to 12pm is $10, and the barbecue and silent action are after 12pm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THE first Kids Ward Run Charity Ride will take to the road this weekend to raise money for the Grampians Health Ballarat children\u2019s department. Motorcycle clubs are set to unite from 9.30am tomorrow, Saturday 14 October at the Ballarat Rovers clubrooms at Ballarat Airport. Attendees can take part in a charity ride through Cardigan, Haddon, […]<\/p>\n