Magic Millions Bloodstock Operations Manager and close friend of Team Dynamic, Paul Knight, is about to embark on a journey of a lifetime all in the name of charity.
Knight has decided to take part in the 2012 Macsim Sydney to Surfers Bike Ride which will commence on Saturday, April 28th and last for what is sure to be a gruelling 7 days.
Paul has in front of him 904km of winding, hilly road to get to the finish line and will start his epic journey from Hornsby on Sydney's North Shore and finish at Southport on the Gold Coast.
The event, organised by the Rotary Club of Engadine, will comprise of approximately 160 participants of all different ages, shapes and sizes.
Paul and his counterparts are raising money for Father Chris Riley's Youth off the Streets charity and his personal aim is to raise upwards of $30,000 for his challenging ride.
- Paul Knight in action for Magic Millions
- Paul Knight (left) is always there to help
Youth off the Streets has been in operation since 1991 and supports chronically homeless and drug addicted young Australians as they work to turn their lives around.
It is the goal of Father Chris, which has been embraced by Paul and all those riding in the heart warming initiative, that these young people will leave their care drug free, with an education, and a job in hand.
Paul is sure to have some tough nights along the journey to Surfers but nothing compared to what these kids experience every night of their lives and this was one of the extenuating circumstances that led Paul to ride.
"When I was first shown this event back in November, I had only just bought a cheap bike as part of a new fitness program and quickly dismissed the thought of riding fromSydney to Surfers" Knight explained.
"However, after looking past the riding part and seeing what a great charity was involved, I promptly signed up. So I have been in training ever since and I am looking forward to taking my part in it", he added.
- Paul Knight lending a hand
To date, Paul has raised upwards of $25,000 for this great cause with help from approximately 180 people in the racing and breeding industry however this is still short of his target of $30,000.
If you would like to donate to this great cause, contributions payable to the Rotary Club of Engadine Cycle Ride can be sent to Paul Knight, Magic Millions Sales Pty Ltd, P.O.Box 5246, Gold Coast MC, Qld 9726 or phone (07) 5504 1211, mobile 0410 683 469, email paulk@magicmillions.com.au
Jay Mathieson