Newcastle community ride set for injured girl on December 19
A bike and car ride on December 19 will support a five-year-old girl critically injured in an October Wallsend crash.
A car hit Knights fans at Wallsend on October 3. A five-year-old girl remains critically injured.
The girl and her mother were both hurt. The community is organising a 'Ride for Justice' on December 19 at McDonald Jones Stadium to show support and raise funds.
Riders, drivers and supporters will wear purple, the girl's favourite colour, or their NRL team colours. The girl's mother is a single parent.
She faces months of recovery and cannot work while caring for her daughters. A GoFundMe set up by the girl's aunt has already raised more than $43,000.
The man charged over the crash is before Newcastle Local Court.
- 5 years old
- Child's age
- December 19
- Ride date
- 10
- People injured in crash
- Over 43,000 dollars
- GoFundMe raised
Why it mattersThe family will struggle financially while the girl recovers from critical injuries. Community support helps ease the burden on her single parent during a long recovery.
AustraliaWallsend and Newcastle residents affected by the crash have a chance to show solidarity with the family and help with immediate costs of care and lost income.
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