“Fab 5” postie ride for sick kids

Five ‘fab’ friends are getting ready to pack their posties and tour the Central West, raising money to get sick kids the help they need.

The women’s only charity event, Never Late Fe-Mail Postie Bike Ride, starts on April 26, with all money raised going to Wings4kidz, a charity that supports sick children in regional NSW get transport to and from their medical appointments.

Team member, Joanne Westcott, said it’s a worthy cause, which is why the five friends decided to push themselves out of their comfort zones. 

“I’ve got very good friends in Parkes, and their really good friends had a sick child, and they did a charity ride, and I thought I’m going to do that then they said there was going to be a female one and I thought I’ve got to go in that,” Joanne said, although she’s quite honest about how little she knows about motorbikes.

“We’re definitely not bikie girls!” she admitted.

They’ve named themselves the “Fab 5” and the team aims to raise at least $5,000 with a return medical flight costing $1,000.

The riders will tour around the Central West, from Parkes, to Orange and then to Mudgee over three days. Main roads will be avoided as they travel back, dirt roads.

“And postie bikes are apparently notoriously tricky!” team member Jane Elliott added.

Events and experiences will be set up in the towns for them to enjoy, and they encourage locals to wave as they pass by.

“We’ll be meeting the children who have been on the flights in the different towns, so it will really put at the heart. You know, they’re doing really amazing things.”

While the ladies don’t consider themselves “bikie girls” they’re excited to try something new.

“I think just getting out and getting out of comfort zones will be exciting,” Joanne said.

“It’s a fantastic cause and it supports our district,” Jane added.

To donate to the ‘Fab 5’ go to https://www.givenow.com.au/cr/joanne-westcott

Alternatively, donations can be made directly to:

Account name: Wings4kidz

BSB: 062-262

Account Number: 1037 3691

Reference: Fab5/(your business name)