The Ride

WE
SUFFER

The Journey
The Child

SO THEY
RISE

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Ride for a Child

ONE RIDE. TWO REALITIES.

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8DAYS OF GRIT
707kmTOTAL DISTANCE
15,900mVERTICAL CLIMB
100%MATRIC PASS RATE
11PARTNER SCHOOLS
200+LIVES IMPACTED
PURPOSE
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SINCE 2011

FROM FRIENDS TO A FORCE FOR GOOD.

Ride for a Child (R4C) began as a group of cycling friends who believed sport could be a force for good.

What started as a shared challenge has grown into a registered non-profit with a clear purpose: to create real opportunity for young South Africans through access to quality education.

Through our partnership with Bright Start Education Foundation, we help children overcome barriers to learning by supporting their schooling, mentorship, and personal development.

PROGRAMME ARCHITECTURE

THE HOLISTIC MODEL.

Where most bursary programmes end at school fees, our partnership with Bright Start ensures every barrier to success is removed.

01 // ACADEMIC

QUALITY EDUCATION

Placement in 11 partner schools best suited to each child's specific academic and personal needs.

02 // GROWTH

MENTORSHIP + LIFE SKILLS

One-on-one academic and personal mentoring to navigate the challenges of the journey.

03 // ACCESS

LOGISTICS + TRANSPORT

Safe and reliable transport to schools and activities, ensuring zero absenteeism.

04 // WELLBEING

HEALTH + NUTRITION

Full access to health facilities and nutritional support so children can focus on learning.

05 // DIGITAL

TECH + INTERNET

Bridging the digital divide with internet access and hardware for research and homework.

06 // THE BASICS

UNIFORMS + STATIONERY

Ensuring every child steps into the classroom with dignity, fully equipped with everything they need.

FOR THE ATHLETE

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JOURNEY.

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FOR THE SUPPORTER

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SUCCESS.

Make a difference.  Help change a child’s future.