Newcastle to turn purple for young Knights fan injured in Wallsend crash

Newcastle will be asked to wear purple when the community rides in support of the five-year-old girl critically injured when a car struck Knights fans at Wallsend.

The event is being organised by Beck and Paul Ryan and Tianna Harrington, friends of the family.

They have called for a bike and car ride for Saturday, December 19, starting at McDonald Jones Stadium, to support the girl and her mother, who were both hurt in the October 3 crash.

Called "Ride for Justice", the event invites riders, drivers and supporters to turn out in purple, which is the girl's favourite colour, or in their chosen NRL team's colours.

Mr Ryan said the event was about bringing the community together to support the girl and others in the community who were still recovering.

"It was a horrific day for so many people that started with a party atmosphere bringing the community together," he said.

Mr Ryan said the event was inspired by similar event organised through the motorcycle riding community that he was a part of.

"We want to show our support and do what we can."

He hoped the event could bring the community together to help heal from the trauma of the accident.

"It has affected so many people."

He said while the girl's road to recovery would be long, he hoped she could be a part of it in some way.

"It's two months off, there is a long way to go, but we hope that we can make her a part of it in some way."

The five-year-old was one of 10 people injured when a car allegedly driven by an 18-year-old P-plater struck fans lining Newcastle Link Road, at the Transfield Drive roundabout, to farewell the Knights team bus before the grand final.

She was put in an induced coma with critical injuries.

Organisers said they would not release details of her injuries out of respect for the family, who needed to focus on her care.

They said the girl's mother, a single parent, faced months of recovery herself and could not work while caring for her daughters.

"Every rider, every car, every donation, every share, and every act of kindness will make a difference as this family faces an uncertain future," the organisers said in a statement promoting the ride.

The event is the latest show of support for the family.

A GoFundMe set up by the girl's aunt had raised more than $43,000 in the days after the crash, and other fundraisers have been established for other people injured, including 67-year-old Wallsend grandfather Dave Martin.

Organisers have urged Knights fans, families and emergency service workers to take part.

The man charged over the crash is before Newcastle Local Court.

More details on the event and how to get involved will be made available on social media.