May 16, 2025
Cyclists taking part in the annual Queensland Fire Department Bike 4 Burns charity ride rolled into Kingaroy on Thursday afternoon as part of their seven-day trek to support the Children’s Hospital Foundation.
The cyclists began their journey in Eidsvold on May 13.
They then headed to Gayndah and Proston before stopping overnight at the Kingaroy Showgrounds.
They headed off on Friday morning for a night stop at Yarraman and then Toogoolawah and Wulkuraka.
The ride will finish at the Emergency Services Complex in Kedron on Monday (May 19) after covering more than 500km.
Many of the riders are current or former firefighters so treating children with burns injuries is close to their hearts.
Last year, the Queensland Children’s Hospital in Brisbane treated more than 1740 children for burns injuries, with more than a third requiring surgery for their injuries.
The money raised on the ride helps the Children’s Hospital Foundation to ensure these children have access to the best possible care and treatment.
However, the ride also has another purpose … to help promote a healthy lifestyle for emergency services staff.
The is the 19th year that the Bike 4 Burns charity ride has raised funds for the Foundation.
The riders are hoping to raise $60,000 through their efforts this year.
- Donations to support this year’s Bike 4 Burns ride can be made online
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Emergency Lane At Proston
After rolling into Proston on Wednesday night, the riders joined with the South Burnett Regional Council and the Local Disaster Management Team for a special “Emergency Lane” event at the Proston Fire Station.
Residents were invited to come along and meet the riders and chat with local firefighters as well as Rural Brigade and SES volunteers about disaster and emergency management.
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