Champion Bathurst cyclist Mark Renshaw has signed on as ambassador for an annual charity cycling event to support country children requiring access to specialist health services.
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Renshaw will take part in the 2020 Ride for Country Kids event: a three-day, 400 kilometre journey from Dubbo to Cobar.
"Coming from country NSW, I'm really looking forward to being a part of the Ride for Country Kids 2020 and partnering with Royal Far West support kids in rural and remote areas to get the help they need," Mr Renshaw said.
"I'm all too aware of the challenges that country communities can face to access specialist health services, and of how Royal Far West's support can make a difference to the lives of many kids and families."
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The event is organised by Royal Far West, a children's charity specialising in financial assistance for young patients in need of specialist care.
Royal Far West chief executive officer Lindsay Cane said the addition of Mr Renshaw as ride ambassador will help bring a larger profile to the plight of ill children.
"We're thrilled to have such a high-profile cyclist as Mark join our team to raise funds and awareness of the inequity country kids and families face in being able to access specialist services," Mr Cane said.
"All funds raised will support the developmental and mental health of children and their families in rural and remote communities."
The event will take place from September 20 to 22.
