Ash Whittam

This is for you Naomi

In March i received a phone call that no brother should have to hear. The news that my sister has stage 4 bowel cancer and that she only has months to live.

I’m dedicating my ride of North America in June to my sister and I’m hoping you can help support me raising funds for cancer research so hopefully one day others do not have to go through the same pain.  The pain of an amazing person having their life cut short, a husband who will lose his wife, a baby who will lose his mother. brothers who will lose their sister. parents who will lose their daughter, friends who will lose their mate and world that won’t be the same without them in it.

My sister is unbelievably brave and strong and is the best sister I could have ever asked for.

I dedicate this ride to her, Prudhoe Bay Alaska to Antelope wells New Mexico Via the GDMBR. 9000km and over 100,000m of vert solo and unsupported.

I’m on a mission to defeat cancer.

Cancer doesn’t just affect one person, it shakes up families, friends and communities. This year, I will be taking a stand against it. 

On Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 October 2025, I’m joining a community of passionate riders to cycle 200km to raise vital funds for cancer research at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.

Every dollar pushes us closer to breakthroughs at the Perkins where brilliant researchers work tirelessly to find life-saving answers for some of the toughest cancers. But they also need our help to ensure their vital progress continues– no matter what.

 100% of the funds we raise will go back to the Perkins giving cancer researchers the support to continue their life-saving work so that our loved ones can live longer, healthier lives.

The Ride is more than just a test of endurance—it’s about unity. I'll ride alongside an incredible group of people who believe, as I do, that cancer can be conquered. Your support can turn this belief into reality.

I can’t do this alone. Will you help me to reach this goal?

Whether you join me on the Ride or support my fundraising, your generosity could be the key to saving our loved ones from this disease.

Together, we can beat cancer!

Your Impact

So far this year I helped provide...

2

Microscope

Hours of Research

$605 Raised since 2019

Thank you to my Sponsors

$57.30

Gen Turner

Breakthrough Donor

$250

Benjamin Ilic

$54.12

Daniel Mika

All the best with the ride dude, sending you all the positive vibes. You're going to smash it!

$80.25

Anonymous

Sorry to hear about your sister

$54.12

Judith Mcconnell

That’s so lovely Ash. And such a brave thing to do!
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