Michael Formato

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 finding 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 11 October and Sunday 12 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...

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Hours of Research

$2,869 Raised since 2019

Our Team

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Adam Preston

$4,000.00

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Aylwin Wong

$2,913.97

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Barry Green

$4,117.41

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Ben Davies

$2,788.61

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Cheyenne Pink Cristancho

$429.74

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Cindee Passlow

$542.78

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Clint Richardson

$2,050.92

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Daniel Scafetta

$1,706.10

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David Paratore

$3,351.12

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Deon MOSS

$4,000.12

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Dimitrios Felekis

$305.71

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Dinkar Ashani

$2,086.38

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Francois Beukes

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Gerswin van Niekerk

$1,224.61

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Gino Macchiusi (C)

$22,032.36

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Joseph Paratore

$515.00

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Joseph La Rosa

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Keith Smith

$1,403.40

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Lorenz Iguana

$355.54

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Marco Tolomei

$4,005.47

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Matthew Wilcox

$500.00

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Michael Gollschewski

$4,662.01

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Michael Formato

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Michael Ehlers

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Nicholas Biancuzzo

$2,499.58

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Randy Dear

$836.23

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Rob Byrne

$2,459.69

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Ross Allan Mclean

$1,013.75

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Roy Jyotirmoy

$5,605.22

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Russell Brooke

$6,321.87

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Ryan Barnes

$433.11

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Shane O'Keeffe

$225.00

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Stewart Roch

$1,732.74

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Thomas Tierney

$109.00

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Tony Michaelas

$2,506.82

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Troy Lambert