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The Monster Energy AUS-X Open has revealed The Reach Foundation will be the official charity of the 11-12 November event, set to take place at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena.

The Reach Foundation runs youth-led workshops for young people aged 10-18, in safe and supportive places where teenagers can share stories and experiences honestly, improve their self-awareness, and build deeper more meaningful connections.

AUS-X Open founders Adam Bailey and Ryan Sanderson have been a fan of the work from the organisation, and therefore wanted to share their work with AUS-X Open fans and others to help in making an impact on young people’s lives, and show support for the next generation.

“We feel extremely passionate about every young person having the opportunity to be heard,” said Bailey. “To believe in themselves and to feel they have the support they need to be their best at whatever they choose to do.”

To celebrate the partnership, the AUS-X Open has collaborated with The Reach Foundation to create a raffle, with the opportunity for fans to go into the draw to win some amazing prizes, including a chance to watch the SX1 main event from the floor for two people, an opportunity to meet Chad Reed, a signed and framed Chad Reed jersey, plus an AUS-X Open merchandise pack valued at RRP $200.00.

To enter the raffle and for more details, simply visit www.raffletix.com.au/?ref=yrs82. All funds raised from the raffle will support The Reach Foundation to work with more schools and teenagers, to help improve wellbeing and provide resilience no matter what their circumstances.

The third edition has attracted fan-favourites such as Chad Reed, motocross and supercross legend Ricky Carmichael, plus popular AMA front-runners Jason Anderson and Josh Grant amongst Australia’s local talents. The country’s very own FMX legend Robbie Maddison will also make the trip home to attend the event.

The 2017 AUS-X Open has so far partnered with Monster Energy, Destination NSW, It’s on in Sydney, Ladbrokes, Shannons Insurance, Boost Mobile, X-Drive, Thor MX Australia, Komatsu, Knobby, Yamaha Motor Australia, KTM Australia and Husqvarna Motorcycles Australia.