It’s time for The Big Ride for Palestine—Australia! For eight years in a row, people have got out and active to raise funds for Union Aid Abroad—APHEDA’s projects in Palestine. This year’s edition takes on a pointing new meaning as it will mark 12 months of bloodshed in Gaza and more recently the West Bank and southern Lebanon
From October 5-20, you can walk, run, or cycle to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis in Palestine, while raising funds to support the emergency aid efforts of our partner organisation, MA’AN Development Center.
How to Participate:
- Step 1:
Register to take part as a rider, walker, or runner. Everyone is welcome!
- Step 2:
Choose whether you’d like to buy a campaign jersey or t-shirt.
- Step 3:
Participate as an individual or form a team to raise more funds. Invite your friends, family, and workmates to join in!
- Step 4:
Work towards your goal, post updates using #bigrideaus, and invite your community to get involved.
No matter where you are in Australia, you can participate. Registrations are free, so set up your profile and start fundraising today!
For those who can’t take part, you can still support the ride by donating to an individual or team.
Calendar of Events
BRISBANE
- October 5, 9:00 AM – Launch at Baladi Coffee, Brisbane Corso, Yeronga
- October 13, 5:30 AM – Big Ride for Palestine contingent in the Brisbane to Gold Coast Ride
- October 19, 7:00 AM – The Really Big Ride! Brisbane to Bayside loop. Starting at Goodwill Bridge, Southbank
Find out more on Facebook
ADELAIDE
If you live in South Australia, join The Big Ride for Palestine SA, which is organising the Run Ride Walk 4 Palestine 2024 in collaboration with the Australian Friends of Palestine Association (AFOPA) on October 13.
OTHER CITIES
Would you like to coordinate activities in your city? If you’d like to find out more or volunteer, please contact the organisers at: thebigrideaustalia@outlook.com.