Perth to Paradise – Charity Bike Ride for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Australia
I will be heading to New York in June 2010 after being lucky enough to be awarded a $5,200 RSL Youth Development Grant announced last week. Thanks!
My friends at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Australia have arranged for me to spend 2 weeks with Big Brothers Big Sisters New York to work with the charity and see how they do things in the Big Apple.
I am also doing a 3 day Leadership and Service conference as well as as much sightseeing as I can squeeze in!
Regards
Jack
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No joy for Jack in the 2010 Young Australian of the Year finals for Queensland.
Jack Sinclair - Finalist 2010 Young Australian of the Year (QLD)
It’s weird, but you’d think there would be some disappointment when your kid doesn’t win but the other finalists were just so bloody amazing it was great to just see him up there with these 3 incredible people.
As Jack’s mum Mel said (and even though it sounds a bit soppy, it’s actually true) “Even though he didn’t win, he doesn’t lose.”
He got some terrific recognition for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Australia as well as the chance to meet and chat with some extraordinary people doing amazing things.
Jean Madden won the Queensland Young Australian of the Year – Jean designs, gets made and has given away over 11,000 swags to homeless people. Amazing.
The other 2 finalists were:
Cheers
Brendon
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Jack has been named as one of 4 Finalists for the Young Australian of the Year Award (QLD).
Jack was nominated by the good folk at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Australia for his community work which has included:
Last year, at 15 years of age, Jack became the youngest person ever to cycle across Australia when he rode from Perth to Surfers Paradise for charity – 4,500 kms in just 30 days – raising $25,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Australia.
His charity work also includes the donation and management of the web site for charity cycle www.sydneytosurfers.org.au, a site that has helped to raise in excess of $200,000 this year for disadvantaged youth.
As legendary Australian cyclist Robbie McEwen said about Jack’s efforts:
“Jack Sinclair is a special young man, who through personal sacrifice, dedication, perseverance and guts is giving his all to support other young Australians.
As a teenager it is easy to be consumed by your interests, wondering what the world is going to do for you.
Jack is different, he’s thinking about and DOING what he can for others in need.”
The winner of the Young Australian of the Year Award is announced on Thursday November 19, 2009.
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A big thanks to the lovely group of Cub Scouts at Ashmore Scout Group.
I did a speech there last night about the ride and how you can do anything if you do your best, help each other and practice.
The children were very nice and very interested.
They asked lots of questions at the end. My favourite question was:
“Did you get paid for riding across Australia?”
Thanks
Jack
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Hi and thanks to everyone who has contacted me through the site.
Had a few people ask what I’ve been up to and what’s next.
I’ve just finished my presentation for Scout groups and school children -the talk goes for 10 minutes and I talk about:
If you’d like me to talk to your group please email me at jack@perthtoparadise.com.au.
Dad and I have been talking about having another dinner this year (maybe on the anniversary of finishing the ride) and having some more raffles to raise some more money for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Thanks
Jack
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Howdy
Quick update on things.
Jack received a bit of press a few weeks ago to promote the Pride of Australia Awards. Check the article here.
Jack has also just been nominated for the Gold Coast Honours Award – the Gold Coast Bulletin had an article in Saturday’s newspaper about him and said some very kind things.
Click the article to make it larger.
Click for larger image.
Cheers
Brendon
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I just realised some of the chronological order is difficult to find on the site. Here’s the ride in order:
Adventure Begins
Good Luck Message
Day 1 – Tailwinds
Day 2 – More than planned
Day 3 – Rolling Plains of WA
Day 4 – Kalgoorlie
Day 5 – Tough Day
Day 6 – Norseman to Balladonia
Day 7 – Massive Day Gets Us Ahead
Day 8 – Past Madura
Day 9 – Crossing the border
Day 10 – Into SA
Day 11 – To Penong
Day 12 – Hardest Ride Ever
Day 13 – To Minnipa
Day 14 – Reducing tomorrow’s ride
Day 15 – 120 km to Port Augusta
Day 16 – An Incredible Day
Day 17 – Australia Bites Back
Day 18 – Broken Hill Birthday Boy
Day 19 – Broken Hill Flying
Day 20 – Pushing Hard
Day 21 – Lunch Update
Day 22 – Heat, Flies & Exhaustion
Day 23 – Stormy Morning, Hot Afternoon
Day 24 – Cycling Hell to Heaven to Hell
Day 25 – Dodging Snakes, Kangaroos & More
Day 26 – Wet & Wild 101 km
Day 27 – 120 kms of Downhill
Day 28 – 130 km Lumpy Ride
Day 29 – The Kyogle Ranges
Day 30 – It’s Here….Coming To The End
End – Done!
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Ange is a wonderful and very dear friend of ours who was part of the support team from Perth all the way to Ceduna.
We love Ange!
But then we found this bit of video as we were editing some video today. Mmmmmmmmm!
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Mum, Dad and I went along to the Pride of Australia awards today and had a great time.
I was nominated in the Young Aussie section and made the final 3. I met Nicole Reggett and her mum Donna (they were sitting at our table) – Nicole was nominated in the Young Aussie section too after doing tons of things to help others.
Nicole was announced as the winner which was really great. It was really good to be nominated with her.
Congratulations Nicole!
Nicole and Jack at the Pride of Australia Awards
Jack
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See our donor list here.
In September 2008, 15 year old Jack Sinclair and his dad Brendon, will cycle 4,500 kms across Australia (from Perth to Surfers Paradise) in just 30 days.
The ride will be used to raise to help raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Australia - a fantastic organisation who match up mentors to children who need a positive role model. Let's give a helping hand.
Cycling legend Robbie McEwen is our Ride Ambassador and said:
"For a young man of just 15 years of age to undertake this huge journey with the discipline and commitment he is showing is inspiring."
Lots of ways you can help out! Click here to find out how
Take our survey and you can win great prizes!
And don't forget that you are supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Australia.
