Sponsorship, cyclist registrations and donations take Wheel Classic fundraising over half way to $100,000 target

Michael Guggenheimer

Five months out from the start of the Future2 Wheel Classic cycling fundraiser from Melbourne to Adelaide (13-19 November), the momentum of support is building in the financial planning community.

AMP Financial Planning has confirmed it will again be Gold Partner to the event in support of Future2’s vision to help those most in need. Funds raised enable Future2 to make grants to community not-for-profits that give disadvantaged kids all over Australia a new start and hope for a better future.

AMP Financial Planning Managing Director Michael Guggenheimer said: “We’re happy to have been involved with the Future2 Wheel Classic over a number of years as it is a great initiative in helping Future2 help local charities. A number of our financial planners will be participating in this years’ ride and I encourage the financial planning community to get behind their colleagues.”

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has picked up one of two Silver Partner opportunities, reflecting the commitment of FPA professional members to the wider community as well as to their clients’ best interests. Cyclists arrive in the SA capital to a reception on the eve of the FPA Professionals Congress (20-21 November).

FPA CEO Mark Rantall welcomed the opportunity for closer involvement with this year’s Wheel Classic. “As a Silver Partner to the event, we are applauding the efforts of our members to do something that makes a lasting difference to those most in need – either by riding with the Wheel Classic or supporting those who do”, he said.

FPA members who ride the Wheel Classic are eligible for a 10% discount on registration for the FPA Professionals Congress in Adelaide, 20-21 November, and a 25% discount if they reach higher fundraising targets.

Registration and fundraising

By mid-June, 23 cyclists had registered for the cycling challenge, all but two of them for the 7-day, 1050 km ride. Participants include the first overseas cyclist, who is Japanese, and two teams: InvestBlue and Bravien Financial. Registrations remain open until 31 August.

Each cyclist will raise funds of at least $500 (if riding 1-3 days) or $1,000 (4-7 days); many set more ambitious targets. Donations in support of the cyclists are gathering momentum and include a $10,000 donation in support of one cyclist.

To sign up for the Wheel Classic or the Virtual Wheel Classic click here. 

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Some of the 2013 Future2 Wheel Classic cyclists.

Cyclists in the financial planning community can now register online to join the 2014 Future2 Wheel Classic. Their challenge is raise $100,000 by riding from Melbourne to Adelaide, 13-19 November, arriving to a reception on the eve of the FPA Professionals Congress.

Now in its fifth year, the Future2 Wheel Classic has become an iconic fundraising event both for the cyclists who take part and in the wider financial planning profession. Funds raised enable Future2 to make grants to community not-for-profits that give disadvantaged kids all over Australia a new start and hope for a better future.

“The Wheel Classic showcases the best of our profession. It’s about accepting a personal challenge that pushes the boundaries, doing the right thing as a professional, and creating better lives for those in need”, says Future2 Chair Steve Helmich.

Over $420,000 has been raised in the first four years of the ride from cyclists’ own fundraising efforts and corporate support. This year’s target is $100,000.

“The interest is already high, both from teams and individuals” says Ray Griffin, a founding trustee of Future2 who, with fellow trustee Peter Bobbin, was the inspiration for the event and rode in all four Future2 Wheel Classic events. “We’ve also had an expression of interest from Japan, so we may have our first international participant this year.”

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Wheel Classic sign up and fundraising

A 10% discount applies to registrations made up to 31 May. Registration closes on 31 August. Cyclists may register for any combination of days, or for the whole ride. They may register as individuals or as a team member. Once registered, they set up an online fundraising page and a target for fundraising.

Cyclists who exceed higher fundraising targets will have the option to take a refund of their registration fee, or to give it to Future2 as a tax-deductible donation.

Special discount on FPA Professionals Congress

All FPA members who register to ride the Wheel Classic will be eligible for a 10% discount on registration for the FPA Professionals Congress in Adelaide, 20-21 November, and a 25% discount if they reach higher fundraising targets.

* Attainment of the higher target will qualify riders for a 50% refund of their registration fee. qualify for refund of registration fee.

Virtual Wheel Classic

 The registration fee for the Virtual Wheel Classic is $90 (until 31 May); $100 from 1 June to 31 August. Virtual Wheel Classic participants are expected to raise at least $250. If they reach the higher target of $1,000, a 50% refund of registration is offered.

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