Charity ride full throttle for Trust

SETTING OFF: A biker sets out on the Life Education charity ride.

Motorbike enthusiasts had a ball in fine weather last weekend for the Life Education charity ride through Wairarapa.

Chairman of the Life Education Trust (LET) Craig Esau said around 50 riders turned up and the day was enjoyed by all.

About $1200 dollars was raised for the LET programme.

The Life Education Trust is completely self-funded and relies on the community to be able to visit as many classrooms in the region as possible.

"Our region covers about 68 primary schools and 7800 children throughout Wairarapa and Southern Hawkes Bay.

"You can imagine the logistics of moving our classroom through this region and visiting schools in hard to get rural areas," Mr Esau said.

The aim for LET is to build a strong community base through engaging families and being actively involved with young people in the community.

"Our purpose is to help give the young people of NZ, through positive health based education, the knowledge and skills to help them raise their awareness to live a fulfilling and healthy life," Mr Esau said.

Major sponsors of LET include Eastern and Central Community Trust, Infinity Foundation, Pub Charity and Trust House.