Fund Raising
The Amy Gillett Foundation
On average each year, over 2,550 cyclists are either killed or injured on our roads. This awful fact is only the tip of the iceberg - most cyclists can also account their own “close calls” where, by sheer luck, the outcome was not worse. As the numbers of cars and bicycles increases on our roads, the Amy Gillett Foundation is working hard to ensure these statistics don’t escalate.

Amy was one of Australia’s finest competitive cyclists and the nation shared the grief of her family and team mates when she was tragically killed on the road whilst training in Germany 2005. Inspired by her life, and a determination to make a difference to safety on our roads, the Foundation was formed to reduce death and injury between cyclists and motorists.

In only its second year, the Amy Gillett Foundation has started making a real difference to cyclists’ safety on the road – for example we’re talking to millions of Australians through media to build respect for each other on our roads; leading accident research, to influence and change policy for building and managing safer roads; equipping learner drivers with the know-how on driving with cyclists with a national driver education programme; and championing the issue of cycling safety with road authorities.

2009 will be even bigger with 4 new education initiatives in development, but they will falter unless we can raise more funds to help us continue the work. You can make a significant difference to the success of our work, by making a donation to the Amy Gillett Foundation and join with the cycling community in helping make our roads safer. Thanks for your support and safe riding!

SCODY Teams Plus fund raising
Bikevents Australia will donate $5 from each entry to the Amy Gillett Foundation. But please don't let that stop you from donating more!

As part of the SCODY Teams Plus Mornington Peninsula, we encourage you to start your own fundraising page on mycause.com.au to raise money for this very worthy cause. Especially if you're entering a team through work.

In fact, the SCODY Teams Plus Mornington Peninsula is an opportunity for your company to make a significant impression to other road users. It offers your organisation the chance to build a healthy, active team environment in your workplace as part of one of Australia's most scenic cycling challenges.

So while your clocking up the k's and raising awareness of your business, you'll be raising money for a very worthy cause.

• Promote your workplace as an employer of choice and promote your image as a good corporate citizen.
• Stand out among your competitors as your employees enjoy the fun and challenge of being involved in the SCODY Teams Plus Mornington Peninsula.
• View your logo on the www.teamsplus.com.au web page.
• Show off your corporate identity by producing your own custom cycling kit for your team to wear (visit www.scody.com.au to order your own teamwear!).
• Develop relationships and strengthen communication across all divisions of the company.
• Encourage your employees to pursue a healthy lifestyle.
• Promote job satisfaction.

Once you and your team have entered the SCODY Teams Plus Mornington Peninsula, visit www.mycause.com.au and set-up a fundraising page for your team.

Then, invite your friends to support the cause!
It's really easy! Just make sure all your team use your team name for their entry.