REIWAs team of participants in the 2021 Ride Against Domestic Violencesuccessfully completed the260kilometrecyclefromBusselton to Perth, which aimedtoraise funds and awareness for those experiencing domestic violence in our community.
The charity bike ride, which started on Friday 10 September and concluded on Sunday 12 September,drewriders from a wide cross-section of Western Australian society who share the desire to combat family and domestic violence.
The purpose of the ride is to raise funds for refuges in WAfor women and their children experiencing family and domestic violence, while also raising awareness in the community of the nature and scale of family and domestic violence and promote consideration of what changes we as communitycan make to combat this scourge.
As part of itsCommunity REInvest program, REIWA entered a four-person team in thecharity ride. The team included REIWA President and team leader Damian Collins,Councillorand PastPresidentHayden GrovesandmembersKelly Duncan and Sarah Mahony.
The REIWA Team raised a total of $13,000for the cause.
What the REIWATeam had to say
REIWA President Damian Collins (WestbridgeFunds Management)
Anyone can be affected by or become the victim of domestic violence. With domestic violence rates steeply rising in Australia, this is an immensely important issue that needs highlighting and funding. Itisa privilege to take part in this ride and to support such a great cause.
Hayden Groves(dethridgeGROVES)
Im proud to have been involved in changes to residential tenancies laws to protect victims of domestic violence and to continue participation in raising awareness.
Kelly Duncan(Access Property Management)
Domestic violence affects everyone, whether it be personal and close to heart or someone you know! To be a part of the Ride Against Domestic Violence, knowing it may help even one person, is an honour and privilege. Riding a bike from A to B is the easy part, considering what many who are affected by domestic violence experience.
Sarah Mahony(Safety Bay Settlements)
Riding in support to raise awareness of domestic violence and how it is sometimes such a silent issue as it goes on behind closed doors. It is so important that victims know that there are ways toescapeand it is vital that there is funding to the incredible organisations that offer the support needed. All victims need to feel safe and know that there is a way out of the horrible situation they may be facing with a network of people that can help and assist get their life back on track and be heard.
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There is still time to support this worthy cause.
Simply head toradv.com.auand click the DONATE NOW button in the top right-hand cornerto makeanonline donation.
