Community Spotlight: Starlight Children’s Foundation 🌟
The Starlight Children’s Foundation is one of Australia’s most respected charities, dedicated to bringing joy and positive distraction to seriously ill children and their families. For over 35 years, programs like Captain Starlight and the Starlight Express Rooms have transformed hospital stays into moments of laughter and relief, earning national recognition for their impact, transparency, and compassion.
Starting October 1st, Starlight will host its annual Tour de Kids event, and Pedal Power is challenging you to get involved!
Tour de Kids
Tour de Kids is Starlight’s signature free, virtual cycling challenge that keeps community, health, and hope in motion across Australia. Open to all ages and abilities, it runs throughout September and invites riders to log their kilometres however they like, from spin bikes to weekend rides to daily commutes, with every pedal stroke helping to brighten the lives of sick kids.
Launched in 2001 as Australia’s first-ever charity bike ride, Tour de Kids has since raised more than $10.9 million, supporting over 279,000 children and families. Funds go directly to Starlight’s vital hospital programs, creating safe, joy-filled spaces where children can laugh, play, and find relief from medical treatment.
Riders who register early can unlock exclusive rewards such as Santini cycling gear, medals, and even the chance to win big prizes in previous years, a Cube Reaction e-MTB valued at over $5,000. Whether you ride solo, with friends, or as part of a workplace team, Tour de Kids is a powerful way to connect while riding with purpose.
Starlight also partners with sporting ambassadors from elite triathletes to Olympians who inspire and motivate participants throughout the challenge.
Call to Action
Pedal Power members, we challenge you to take part in Tour de Kids! This is more than just a ride; it’s a chance to make a real difference for seriously ill children across Australia. Every kilometre you log, every pedal you take, contributes directly to Starlight’s programs, bringing laughter, fun, and relief to kids and their families during some of the toughest times of their lives.
Whether you ride solo, with friends, or as part of a workplace team, this is your opportunity to show the ACT’s cycling community spirit. Push yourself, connect with others, and celebrate the joy of cycling while supporting a cause that truly matters. Don’t miss out on early registration rewards, exclusive gear, and the chance to win exciting prizes, all while helping to light up a child’s day. Canberra cyclists, let’s lead the way and show the rest of the country how we ride with heart!
If you are interested in learning more, please visit their website.
