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Cocktail Ceremony 2024 Wrap Up

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On Friday 16 April, organisers, participants and supporters of the 2024 Hawaiian Ride for Youth (HRFY) came together to celebrate this year’s incredible achievements.

As part of a long-standing tradition, riders and support crew who have participated in five rides were recognised with the presentation of a commemorative key chain. On behalf of the Hawaiian Ride for Youth Organising Committee, Youth Focus and fellow participants, congratulations to all the riders and support crew on reaching their fifth year in 2024. Thank you for your ongoing and unwavering commitment to the cause.

Congratulations to the newest inductee to the Hall of Fame, Lyn Pettit. The Hall of Fame acknowledges riders and support crew who have participated in 10 rides and their significant contribution to the HRFY community.

Another important part of the cocktail ceremony is the announcement of the ‘Spirit of the Ride’ recipient. In 2016, we lost a wonderful member of our ride community, Geoff Rasmussen after a long illness. In honour of Geoff’s contribution and commitment to the ride, the Spirit of the Ride award was created in 2018. This award is presented to a first-time rider who exemplifies the attributes of Geoff Rasmussen.

This year, the Spirit of the Ride Award was presented to Una Flynn. As a first-year rider, Una had never ridden a road bike before, and her commitment, dedication, focus, and improvement have been astonishing. Una has gained the respect of all who have ridden alongside her.

An extra special addition to this year’s cocktail ceremony was the presentation of two recipients of the Tim Anderson Scholarship with their certificates. The Tim Anderson Scholarship celebrates the life of a fine young Western Australian who was passionate about the Hawaiian Ride for Youth and supporting youth mental health. This scholarship aims to support the education of a young Western Australian involved in the work of Youth Focus.

The Hawaiian Ride for Youth 2025 will be held from 24 – 29 March. Register your interest here: https://staging.rideforyouth.com.au/

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