Ride the Mt Lofty Challenge
and Get Sponsored for The Smith Family. 
About The Smith Family
The Smith Family is a national, independent children's charity, to help disadvantaged Aussie kids get the most out of their education, so they can create better futures for themselves.
No one would deny that children are Australia's most vulnerable and precious resource, yet right now one in ten are living in disadvantage* and are unable to access the same educational, health or life opportunities that many of us enjoy and often take for granted. The Smith Family believes that education is the key to changing lives.
As research has shown, supporting a child's education is one of the most effective ways of breaking the cycle of disadvantage and ensuring they can access the same learning opportunities as their peers.
How can you help?
Ride for a Reason, get sponsored for The Smith Family.
OR
Sponsor a rider or team in the Mount Lofty Challenge and help disadvantaged Aussie kids Visit our fundraising page at www.mountloftyfundraising.com.au
The Smith Family's Learning for Life program supports disadvantaged children and young people all the way through their education, from pre-school and primary school, to senior school and on to tertiary studies if they choose. This holistic, long term support gives young Australians the assistance they need to develop vital life skills, stay engaged in their education and have the best chance to realise their potential.
Learning for Life support is provided to disadvantaged children and young people in three main ways: through Learning for Life Workers, who connect them to learning opportunities in their local community and also encourage them to fully participate in their education; by enabling access to Smith Family literacy programs and mentoring support; and through financial assistance to help families afford the cost of their children's essential education items. Learning for Life is informed by research and made possible through The Smith Family's network of strong partnerships with other organisations and individuals working towards its vision of a more caring and cohesive Australia.
Ride for a Reason or sponsor a rider in the Mount Lofty Challenge and you will help us reach many more disadvantaged children to give them this vital support.
On behalf of The Smith Family and the kids we support thank you. For details on how you can help make Australia a better place for all Australian children, or for more information on The Smith Family please visit www.thesmithfamily.com.au
For more information about fundraising please call Kristin on 08 8224 1435.
* Australian Bureau of Statistics (2011), Labour Force Survey
 
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