Everyday Hero Australia: Tour de Kids 2012

Tour News

Thank you for your support of Tour de Kids 2012!

As funds raised online and offline are now compiled, we are delighted to announce that Tour de Kids 2012 has raised an incredible $495,000!!!

This level of funding will make a significant difference to the lives of seriously ill children and their families, enabling Starlight Children's Foundation and our two 2012 NZ based charities - Skylight and Christchurch Hospital - to continue delivering their programs to children and families where and when they need it most.

Thank you to all those who have supported Tour de Kids 2012 - we simply couldn't have done it without you!

Mar 17 - Tour de Kids met by Southland Times as they roll into Queenstown

Click here to read feature on the Tour after Southland Times met riders as they rolled into picturesque Queenstown.

Mar 12 - Tour de Kids appears in "The Press" following their visit to Christchurch Hospital

Click here to read more about the Tour's visit by new TDK riders to present vital funds to the High dependecny unit at Christchurch Hospital to support local seriously ill children and their families.

Mar 11 - Online fundraising cracks $160,000!

Thank you to all involved in the Tour, riders and their supporters and our dedicated sponsors - this is an incredible milestone and exciting to see total continue to climb - thank you for your support.

Mar 5 - Online fundraising cracks $100,000!

Due to an extremely generous donation to Warwick Negus' fundraising page this morning, online fundraising for the Tour has cracked the $100k mark with Team Virgin leading the way on the fundraising leader board! See the full leader board here.

Mar 3 - Only 1 week to go!

Feb 20 - "Fund-raisers ready for Tour de force" TDK features in today's Sydney Morning Herald
click here to read to read more and preview some of the riders on this years tour.

Feb 15 - 2012 Tour Map now available
Click here to view the day by day map and distance breakdown.

Feb 13 - 2012 Teams announced!
2012 Tour de Kids Teams are now finalised with 5 teams taking on the Tour, full listings now below:

Feb 2, 2012 - Fundraising hits $17,000!
Help our riders reach their fundraising targets by sponsoring a rider today - click here to search for a rider's name and donate today!

Jan 20, 2012 - Rider registrations are now closed.
With 40 riders now on board for this year's Tour de Kids, rider registrations are now closed. Click here to preview some this year's riders. You can support their efforts by donating to their fundraising page!

Jan 15, 2012 - Route announced for Tour de Kids 2012!
Click here for full details for day by day route and kilometres to be covered.