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...

18

Microscope

Hours of Research

$32,354 Raised since 2019

Our Team

Ribbon
Member

Adrian MacMillan

$315.00

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Andre Couto

Ribbon
Member

Anthony Hibbert

$1,013.75

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Chris See

$116.05

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Christine Taylor

$1,142.61

Raised so far
Ribbon
Captain

Craig Duarte (C)

$2,382.82

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Eli Oliveira

Ribbon
Member

Freya Heeks

$3,433.24

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Glyn East

Ribbon
Member

Graeme Knights

$1,205.38

Raised so far
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Member

Hiren Mehta

$5,993.02

Raised so far
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Member

Iain MacKenzie

$2,184.05

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Ivan "the Terrible" Yip

$927.82

Raised so far
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Member

Jason Nesa

Ribbon
Member

Jeremy Beer

$1,384.96

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

John Marshall

$615.22

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Kalpesh Shah

$268.26

Raised so far
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Member

Kim Thomson

$109.00

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Lauren Kober

$835.17

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Mackenzie Edland

$116.05

Raised so far
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Member

Mark Hann

$365.00

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Mat Moyle

$4,831.68

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Melissa Narbey

$969.90

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Michael Keenan

$1,165.55

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Neil Kavanagh

$117.20

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Nick Thomas

$1,130.00

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Nick Elliott

$2,089.62

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Nigel Yann

$59.21

Raised so far
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Member

Paul Gebhard

$3,368.78

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Paul Taylor

$1,016.04

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Peter Stubbs

$174.50

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Rachel Edland

$116.05

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Rajiv Kothari

$2,297.94

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Roger Edland

$117.20

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Sam Elliott

$2,274.50

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Shilan Dodhia

$1,320.54

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Solomon Faka

$4,870.08

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Steve Leung

$1,633.82

Raised so far

Thank you to my Sponsors

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

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