We're riding 300km, 600km or 1250km in the month of January to raise money for Red Balloon.

Red Balloon supports children who are too frightened to go to school because of bullying, mental health problems or some other trauma in their lives.

Without Red Balloon’s care, these children run the risk of dropping out on their education, missing their exams, becoming socially isolated at home, and failing to find their place in the adult world. Many suffer from complex mental health issues, such as eating disorders, self-harm, PTSD, depression and panic attacks. Some even attempt suicide.

Red Balloon provides education, wellbeing and therapeutic support so they can rebuild their self-esteem and self-confidence, resume their studies, take exams, make friends and reconnect with their communities. Most of all, they learn to trust again, be brave and prepare for their futures.

For more information and to read the personal stories of children who have gone on to thrive after attending Red Balloon, visit: redballoonlearner.org