Mark Ham

I’m riding to beat cancer

Raising money to aid cancer research in an effort to make cancer non-lethal resonates with me. I’ve seen friends, family, and workmates fall victim to this disease. But, I am starting to see more people survive and be able to enjoy life again due to breakthroughs in diagnosis and treatment. That’s part of the reason that I have fundraised for the past eight years to support the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and doing a 200km ride over a weekend (twice in a single day, once solo) for those eight years.

This year, I plan to do something a little different. Something outside of my comfort zone. Something that will challenge me. I’m going to attempt to ride from Fremantle to Sydney over a distance of 5,471km in an UNSUPPORTED event called the Indian Pacific Wheel Ride, or Indipac for short. I’ve taken six weeks of long service leave which I’m hoping will be enough time. This ride has been in the offing for a few years, and I was fully preparing to do it two years ago until a family member required treatment for cancer, successfully, I might add. Assisting with their treatment took me away from training and this silly bike ride took a backseat.

 Indipac - https://ipwr24.maprogress.com/#

Rider Name - Froog

My plan is to raise $10,000 this year. Hey, why should just riding the bike be the only challenge?

MACA Cancer200 Ride for The Perkins - https://www.cancer200.org.au/fundraisers/MarkHam/cancer-200-2024

I’m on the lookout for corporate sponsors who would like their company logo on our community cycling team jersey. Crack Cycling has been fundraising for cancer research for the last 12 years and raised over $740,000 in that time. Not bad for a team of 14~21 riders. Hit me up if you would like details and have two grand to put towards cancer research. Deadline is May 31st.

You can support me by:

a)      Making a donation

b)      Seeing if your company will sponsor our community cycling team

c)       Sharing with your friends, family, and coworkers that you know and support a crazy cyclist

d)      All of the above.

Thank you and kind regards,

Mark

P.S. Together, we can help make cancer history.

Your Impact

So far this year I helped provide...

11

Microscope

Hours of Research

$22,533 Raised since 2019

Thank you to my Sponsors

$100

Bernard Roberts

All hail the chocolate man
Breakthrough Donor

$547.10

Phill Pfennig

10c per k , was always going to donate for a start on the ipwr

$117.17

Integral Equipment Pty Ltd

A cause we care about deeply after losing Dad to cancer. You're a champion Mark, wishing you nothing but the best on your adventure!

$200

Lee Naish

Go Froog! I hope to see you rolling into Melbourne. I also help raise a fair bit of money for cancer research and have metastatic prostate cancer.

$200

Hugh Cope

Good Luck Frugal. Great to see you realise your dream of entering the IndyPac and for supporting a wonderful cause. Hope the weather is kind to you👍

$100

Bernard Roberts

Good luck on the ride, make sure you take your water wings & stay safe!!

$100

Peter Hatton

All the very best Frugal; you’d better get there in one piece mate!

$52.75

Melanie Bellairs

Thankyou for supporting such a great cause Mark - you are awesome! :)

$100

Sharyn Graff

$55.92

Daniel Croft

Good Luck Mark

$105.50

Steve Luckin

Great cause and great people supporting it. All the very best, may the wind always be at your back, your tyres never flat and legs fresh as spring time!

$52.75

Adrian Campbell

Best of luck with both rides, i hope for tail winds. If only.

$100

Simon Tucci

Best wishes Mark, I hope it’s a great adventure.

$115

Jennifer Barton

Good luck for this ride Mark. You are doung a great job.

$63.30

Anonymous

$115

Phillip Ledet

Pedal Faster
Breakthrough Donor

$316.50

Ethan Kabiri

Good luck Mark…

$52.75

Linda Campbell

Your cousin is correct. You are a crazy man, but who can argue with a crazy man. You're making me convert to a dot watcher and I think $50 is cheap entertainment. Go Mark you're making a huge difference. Best wishes.

$54.71

Tim Nielsen

Enjoy the Indipac. I've kicked off my support with a donation equivalent to 1c per km.

$53

Christy Davidson

Hi Mark, I am beaming with pride and admiration reading that you are heading to Sydney on your trusty bike! We cant wait to watch you. Enjoy the R2CC, I’ll see you around :)

$52.75

Gavin Norrish

Great to see your still on the charge mate. Well done

$115

Tammy Haines

Awesome Mark. Your continuing support is amazing… All the best for a ‘small’ ride across OZ 😁 👍

$109

Mark Ham