Solomon Faka

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 !nding breakthroughs that will lead to improved health outcomes for those aected 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...

20

Microscope

Hours of Research

$32,698 Raised since 2019

Our Team

Ribbon
Member

Adrian MacMillan

$2,640.54

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Andre Couto

$654.48

Raised so far
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Member

Anthony Hibbert

$2,543.75

Raised so far
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Member

Chris See

$5,358.94

Raised so far
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Member

Christine Taylor

$2,644.91

Raised so far
Ribbon
Captain

Craig Duarte (C)

$6,188.63

Raised so far
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Member

Daniel Lawrie

$2,515.00

Raised so far
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Eli

Ribbon
Member

Freya Heeks

$4,362.73

Raised so far
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Member

Glyn East

$100.00

Raised so far
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Graeme Knights

$1,811.38

Raised so far
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Member

Hiren Mehta

$9,173.48

Raised so far
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Iain MacKenzie

$3,923.44

Raised so far
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Ivan "the Terrible" Yip

$1,078.26

Raised so far
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Jeremy Beer

$1,384.96

Raised so far
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John Marshall

$1,721.22

Raised so far
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Member

Kalpesh Shah

$5,326.38

Raised so far
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Kim Thomson

$4,080.34

Raised so far
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Mark Hann

$2,736.68

Raised so far
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Mat Moyle

$5,081.68

Raised so far
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Melissa Narbey

$5,376.40

Raised so far
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Michael Keenan

$2,539.18

Raised so far
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Michael Luxmoore

$223.66

Raised so far
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Neil Kavanagh

$1,342.04

Raised so far
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Nick Thomas

$1,430.00

Raised so far
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Nick Elliott

$2,389.62

Raised so far
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Nigel Yann

$3,247.24

Raised so far
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Member

Paul Gebhard

$6,000.48

Raised so far
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Member

Paul Taylor

$2,354.13

Raised so far
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Member

Rachel Edland

$1,333.70

Raised so far
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Member

Rajiv Kothari

$5,190.12

Raised so far
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Member

Roger Edland

$507.20

Raised so far
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Member

Sam Elliott

$2,574.50

Raised so far
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Member

Shilan Dodhia

$2,618.50

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Solomon Faka

$5,213.71

Raised so far
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Member

Steve Leung

$2,277.05

Raised so far

Thank you to my Sponsors

$22.58

Dorathy Adoghie

$263.75

Usha Patel

$57.30

Steve Sitienei

Well done Solomon for the great job in your fight against cancer. God bless you.
Breakthrough Donor

$2,015

Keith O'brien

Dear Solomon Thank you for your ongoing commitment to cancer management Regards Keith.
Breakthrough Donor

$1,500

Dee O’brien

Keep up the good work Solomon!

$158.25

Tega Darley

$100

Moses Tade

Best wishes, my friend.

$158.25

Anonymous

$211

Roger Munro

$223.66

Boon

$54.12

Anonymous

$50

Lv

$57.30

Anonymous

Shawmac

$57.30

Ukweyinde Faka

Keep up the good work Solomon. We are with you all the way.

$115.38

Min Ao

Hi Solomon, I'm so proud of you taking on this challenge for 11 years - you are making a real difference! Keep pedalling!

$112.76

Jo F

$57.06

Solomon Faka