My Challenge for kids in need...
I'm taking on The Smith Family Challenge 2026 to help children in need to break the cycle of disadvantage through education.
Over 2 days I will run, mountain bike and kayak over 100km through the course to reach the finish line.
It's going to be TOUGH! But the hard work will all be worth it so that I can help kids in need with their education.
In Australia, 1 in 6 children are growing up in disadvantaged homes, where even the basics in life are hard to come by.
But supporting their education is the key to breaking this cycle!
Your donation will give these kids the essentials they need like school books, bags, uniforms, shoes and extra help at school.
Thanks for your support (and wish me luck!)
So far this year, I have helped provide:
42
School Essentials Packs
10
reading buddies and books
11
children with their education
I’ve raised $ 115,188 over 10 years
Thank you to my Sponsors
$2k
Russell Reid
$1.43k
Marlene Reid Oam
$1.2k
Anonymous
$1.04k
Anonymous
$1,000
Nexia Sydney Pty Ltd
$527.50
Fiona Reid
$500
Lodovico De Briganti
Go Russ and Blood&Bone
$500
Andrew Lennox
Keep them honest Russ and guide Blood and bone to victory!!
$500
Robert Buckland
$316.50
John White
$263.75
Neil Irving
Great work Russell.
$263.75
Hannah Reid
Love you! Xx
$263.75
Nicole Pettit
$263.75
Tony Mr Suters
Good Luck Russell
$211
Michael White
Fantastic Russ well done. Really looking forward to the updates!
$211
David Crow
Russ - go well go fast and go safe - Keep Loxy calm!!! Hahahhahaha
$200
May-sen Lee
$116.40
Nick Shaw
$116.40
Amber Matthews
Good luck Russell - what a challenging course!
$116.40
Rob Tuck
Well done Russ!
$116.40
Nigel Littlewood
$116.40
Andrew Foxton
Go well Russ!
$116.40
Darren Steedman
Good luck Russ - great cause.
$114.35
Anonymous
Congratulations. This will be easier than spotting a springbok on the veld.
$110
Mark Purtill
Outstanding Russ - 11 year in and still going strong - you legend!!
$110
Andrew John Purchas
$110
Bob Lu
Keep up the good work for a great cause!
$106.12
Annmaree Mcgrath
$106.12
Yianni Tsathas
Good on you Russ! All the best as you take it on for another year!!
$100
Martin Olde
$65.72
Michelle Xerri
$65.72
Sam O'brien
$65.72
Ryan Murray
Great work and good luck
$65.72
Daniella Iacovella
$65.72
Anita Fan
$65.72
Katherine Bettridge
$65.72
Ruby Tran
Good luck and have fun Russell!
$61
Darren Chinnappa
Your ongoing commitment to this great cause is impressive - hope your body isn't in too much pain after!
$61
Claire Guo
$54.12
Angela Jerenko
$50
Jacqueline Jacqueline
Best of Luck Russell. A great cause.
$50
Karina Canete
All the best Russell. :-)
$33.15
Angus Pinn
$33.15
Maureen O'reilly
Best of Luck Russell
$27.81
Joanne Arancibia
Good luck!
