Planning a trek around Australia for the Australian Book of Records on a small Honda 125cc, Gerald Frogley will soon be taking to the road in support of people with disabilities.
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This journey has never been attempted with the Australian Book of Records.
"Anyone can sit back in a car, but this is on a smaller bike," he said of his upcoming journey which will even feature Facebook posts and updates along the way.
He was inspired by his son Stephen, who has autism, to ride in support of the Mai-Wei Group who provide employment for Stephen as well as choice and opportunity to more than 1000 people with a disability across the Hunter Valley region.
He said the group had made a world of difference to his son's life, boosting his self-esteem and giving him a lot of job satisfaction, coming to work every day.
Gerald Frogley was at the Wellington Vintage Fair on Sunday, providing people with an opportunity to learn more about his plight and the journey planned.
While originally from Wellington, the Senior Constable currently works at Crimestoppers on the central coast and recently received an award for saving someone's life last year from the NSW Governor General David Hurley.
He had been stopped at an intersection when another driver crashed into a telegraph pole nearby. He performed CPR on the driver who survived because of his intervention.
It was all in the line of duty, but he believes everyone should get First Aid training because it saves so many lives.
To find out more about his journey you can go online to the 'RideAroundAustraliaforDisability' page on Facebook.
You can also make donations by following the links and all donations above $2 are tax deductible.
Otherwise give Mai-Wei a call on 02 4932 8599.
