Alison Barker

It's my 5th year riding!

In 2021, I made the decision to ride in the MACA 200 after the passing from leukemia of my nephew Hunter. Reflecting on that 5 years, it is an example how one decision can change your life and the life of others. I'm so proud that I have personally raised nearly $20,000 and inspired our team to raise nearly $150,000. Not only that, it has re-enforced the impact that investment in cancer research has on friends and family. My mission continues and I dedicate this years ride to Tracy who passed away from ovarian cancer at the beginning of this year and to Shirley who has spent a great deal of this year focussed on recovering her health from cancer treatment. Also, Kristen who is living her life with fierceness despite a devastating diagnosis. I'm looking forward to the annual meeting of the MACA200 tribe to celebrate life through challenging ourselves with a 200km bike ride and making a difference for the clever researchers at Harry Perkins Institute for Medical Research.

I’m on a mission to defeat cancer.

Cancer has taken so much from us. Whether it is a loved one, family member, friend or closer to home, cancer is relentless.

I want to put a stop to cancer by riding 200kms to raise vital funds for cancer research right here in WA.

The funds I raise will go to the brilliant minds at the Perkins who are committed to  breakthroughs that will lead to improved health outcomes for those affected by the hardest-to-treat diseases.

Hearing the words “it’s cancer” is heart-wrenching. But with Perkins researchers, I am determined to eliminate the fear and uncertainty that cancer brings.

On Saturday 4th October and Sunday 5th October 2025, I will pedal alongside my fellow riders who share the dream of making cancer non-lethal. Your support can turn this dream into reality.

Many riders return every year because they know that the funds we raise go back to the Perkins. It is also a worst kept secret that the Ride is the friendliest cycling charity event in Australia. Why not join me in making a difference?

Whether you join me on the Ride or contribute to my fundraising page, your generous support matters.

Together, we can conquer cancer.

Your Impact

So far this year I helped provide...

16

Microscope

Hours of Research

$18,819 Raised since 2019

Thank you to my Sponsors

$30

Facebook Donation

$106.12

Linda Tudori

Koko wishes you well with the fund raising
Breakthrough Donor

$1,165

Koko

Linda and Koko

$106.12

Linda And Koko

$109

Krissy G

All the best with the ride! So inspiring that you continuously make a positive contribution to your community.
Breakthrough Donor

$1,215

John David Hopkins

good luck and thanks Ali B

$100

Anonymous

$27.81

Anonymous

$11.65

Jayden Vo

$50.86

Facebook Donation

$115.38

Chris Lee Steere

Go Ali!!

$115.38

Sonia Delaporte

Good luck to the team!

$106.12

Shirley B

$106.12

Anonymous

Breakthrough Donor

$250

Thiess Matched Giving

Matched donation thanks to Thiess
Breakthrough Donor

$250

Anonymous

Breakthrough Donor

$350

Daniel & Lauren

Thanks so much for your help Alison. Much appreciated! Daniel and Lauren Charlie & Jax - thank you for caring for us .