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Every school day across Western Australia, 250,000 students walk into a school where someone knows their name. In 2025, YouthCARE chaplains and volunteers showed up in 600 school communities and 38 sporting clubs across the state, from the Kimberley to the Great Southern.

They sat with students navigating hard things, served nearly 700,000 meals through Breakfast Club, delivered 30,760 wellbeing sessions, and supported more than 10,000 athletes and their families on the sidelines.

260,000 people. One consistent presence. Ridiculously good care.

Your support helps provide ridiculously good care to young Western Australians.

Help me support YouthCARE today

Over the month of May, I rode 223 km along the back roads of Uduc and Harvey. Through the dark, chilly mornings, I spent time thinking about the students and families who access support at my school, and more broadly, the many families across the state who rely on the care and compassion of YouthCARE chaplains.

I am so pleased to have been able to raise funds for such an incredible organisation, and I have been overwhelmed by the support I have received—both through words of encouragement and the generous donations made along the way.

Thank you to everyone who supported this journey. It's been Ridiculously Good! 🚴‍♂️💛

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$1,530

My Goal

$1,000

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My Achievements

Fundraising page

Updated Profile Pic

Added a Blog Post

Received 5 Donations

Received 10 Donations

Received 15 Donations

Received 20 Donations

Reached Goal

Increased Target

My Updates

Tree down

Tuesday 2nd Jun
To get out of the driveway this morning, I needed to navigate some storm damage. Thankfully, Ian had a handy pole saw and was able to clear my path. Welcome to winter! Now up to 234kms and $1530!!

Another Donation!

Monday 1st Jun
I didn't manage to ride yesterday (May 31) due to the crazy storm - I thought that would have been a bit nuts...even for me - but my amount raised swelled due to a last minute donation. My total is now $1,501 - just amazing. Thank you all so so much. Feel so grateful and happy to be able to contribute to this awesome fundraising event! 

Last Day!! Day 20 😊🚴🙌🏻❤️

Saturday 30th May
Last day - accompanied by Ian. 223kms ridden and $1,234 raised. Hit my target right before the storms ⛈️

Day 15

Monday 25th May
Cold morning but so clear and still. 168kms ticked off and $1069 raised!! Feeling so grateful for all the support I’ve received. It really helps to know that so many people are encouraging me to keep going. Have a wonderful Monday 😊❤️

24.5.26 - Day 14

Sunday 24th May
157km ridden and $838 raised!! Feeling so grateful (and a bit fitter too!)

Day Nine - Tuesday

Tuesday 19th May
I clicked over 104kms today - Whoop Whoop!!  As usual, for a weekday morning, I left and returned in the dark. It was a clear and starry morning which meant it was on the chilly side - but so still and just beautiful. I felt grateful that my body works well enough to do this and so thankful to all my supporters! Ready to embrace another wonderful day :) 

My ride

Tuesday 19th May
My lovely bike - when I was given it for my 50th birthday, I couldn't have imagined riding this many kms on it! 104kms and counting.

Dark Mornings

Tuesday 19th May
This is me at the end of my ride. Still dark very dark but beautifully starry and clear.

Day Seven

Sunday 17th May
One week down and I am half way to reaching my goal of $800 for YouthCare! My Sunday ride was out on the road today and I was treated with a light shower and a few extra kms. I am starting week two with 82kms under my belt. Thank you again for supporting me my lovey sponsors, but also to those of you who are just with me in spirit 🙌🏻❤️🚴

Day 6 - weekend ride

Saturday 16th May
It is lovely to get to the weekend and go for a ride in the light. The morning was still and overcast and the orange light gives a hint of possible rain. A beautiful way to start the day. Time to go a little farther. Up to 68kms of my 220km goal 😊🙌🏻

Weekend ride

Saturday 16th May
Lovely to ride in the light. Time to appreciate the beauty of the morning ☀️🧡

Challenge Update - Day 4

Thursday 14th May
I am now four days into my bike riding challenge. It's so great to have the opportunity to turn an activity I love into a fundraising challenge. I really appreciate the support I have already received and am so grateful to my sponsors.
I ride in the dark on school days so can't post anything more exciting than my Strava map, but on the weekend, I am looking forward to sharing my beautiful journey through the back roads on Uduc. Despite the darkness, I love to see all the stars and the moon on a clear morning, although these are the coldest. This morning was overcast, so no stars, but a lot warmer! I usually surprise the odd kangaroo and rabbit and sometimes even an owl. 
Thanks again - and I will update you all next week.

Day One

Monday 11th May
A beautiful still morning with only an owl and a rabbit for company on my ride. The stars were still out but there was a hint of sunrise as I rode home. Thinking of my day ahead and feeling blessed for the beautiful Mother’s Day I celebrated yesterday with my family 💕💐

Thank you to my Sponsors

$267.25

Emma` Bray

So proud of you Soph! Keep it up!

$162.75

Catherine Strickland

Amazing Soph x

$127.34

Anonymous

$103.72

Simon (dad)

You are a legend, Sophie!

$54.84

Annie

Keep cycli g Sophie 🙏

$54.84

Leonie Tinley

$54.84

Sammie

$54.84

Litza Reed

$54.84

Elaine Mathys

Go Soph!❤️

$54.84

Margaret Williams

$54.84

Ian

You’re amazing, well done.

$54.84

Tiffany And Anthony Cherubino

Go you good thing !!!

$50

Louise, Daniel , Tom And Hugh Holthouse

You’re such an inspiration Sophie, we love you 😍

$50

Fiona Anzellino

Best of luck Sophie. xx

$33.87

Anonymous

$28.43

Kathryn Vincent

So proud of u soph! Well done!

$28.43

Sophie Bach

$28.43

Jane Franklyn

Well done Sophie Ride Baby Ride xx

$28.43

Annegirn

Great job Sophie. Keep up the good work. We support you from beautiful Holland

$28.43

Olivia Ietto

Goodluck Sophie 💖

$28.43

Danielle

Go Soph! Xxx

$28.43

Tracy Maclean

Every kilometre you ride is making a difference for someone else. Proud of you for putting your heart, energy, and determination behind such a great cause. Keep pushing Sophie. Xxx

$28.43

Greg R

$25

Fina & Ralph

Good luck x

$23.50

Kirstie Clarke

Well done Sophie .. 👏

$20

Ebony Bajaky

I love that you are doing this! You are amazing!!