Adal Lopez

I’M RIDING IN MEMORY OF My Family Member, Marianne

So that cancer is no longer a lethal disease and we can have more time with the ones we love

I'm only one person but I know I can make a difference

Adal first joined the Ride in 2020 after asking about a Cancer 200 money box on a colleague's desk at work.

And despite being affected from COVID he completed the 200km and was inspired to return by the camaraderie of other riders.

Cancer has left a painful mark on his life. He has lost family members to the disease, including his close cousin Marianne.

Marianne was a vibrant, resilient woman and a devoted mother of two young children. She won the initial battle, going into remission, but sadly the cancer returned aggressively, and she passed away in 2020 at the age of 35.

The loss felt unbearably cruel, and it’s why Adal rides, wanting to do all he can for a future where cancer no longer takes our loved ones away.

This year he'll ride for the seventh time and as Team Captain of COJ Crusaders.

I’m on a mission to defeat cancer.

Cancer doesn’t just affect one person, it shakes up families, friends and communities. This year, I will be taking a stand against it. 

In October 2026, I’m joining a community of passionate riders to cycle 200km to raise vital funds for cancer research at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.

Every dollar pushes us closer to breakthroughs at the Perkins where brilliant researchers work tirelessly to find life-saving answers for some of the toughest cancers. But they also need our help to ensure their vital progress continues– no matter what.

 100% of the funds we raise will go back to the Perkins giving cancer researchers the support to continue their life-saving work so that our loved ones can live longer, healthier lives.

The Ride is more than just a test of endurance—it’s about unity. I'll ride alongside an incredible group of people who believe, as I do, that cancer can be conquered. Your support can turn this belief into reality.

I can’t do this alone. Will you help me to reach this goal?

Whether you join me on the Ride or support my fundraising, your generosity could be the key to saving our loved ones from this disease.

Together, we can beat cancer!

Your Impact

So far this year I helped provide...

39

Microscope

Hours of Research

$51,251 Raised since

Thank you to my Sponsors

Breakthrough Donor

$1,818.95

Bingo Fundraiser

$250

Maca Matched Giving

$250

Woodside Energy Matched Giving

$250

Maca Matched Giving

$250

Woodside Energy Matched Giving

$250

Adal Lopez

sausage

$250

Woodside Energy Matched Giving

$250

Marifil Lopsz

Bunnings Sausage Sizzle

$250

Bunnings Bbq

$250

Adal Lopez

sausage

$250

Sausage

$250

Bunnings Bbq

$250

Marifil Lopez

Bunnings Sausage Sizzle

$250

Bunnings Bbq

$250

Maca Matched Giving

$250

Bunnings Bbq

$250

Woodside Energy Matched Giving

$250

Marifil Lopez

Bunnings Sausage Sizzle

$250

Woodside Energy Matched Giving

$250

Sausage

$250

Bunnings Bbq

$250

Woodside Energy Matched Giving

$150

Nina Jurak

You are an inspiration! Thank you for all you do.

$115.67

Vickie N John

You are amazing n we thank you for all your efforts 🥰

$106.75

Loreta Cartojano

Keep up the good works Adal & Marie and more power to your mission!

$100

Adams Family

Great work Adal, you're amazing!

$87.31

Jim Moore

$80

Teresa Lopez

Go Adz! Keeping Marianne in our hearts.

$80

Ruth Lopez

$72.06

Sarah

This one is for my beautiful patient Robert, gone but never forgotten. Well done Adal!

$66.73

Taylor Mclachlan

Bingo books for 3 people (2 x each) :)

$59.20

Laura Kelliher

Good luck Adal!!

$58.02

Kylie Bergmann

$55.95

Andrea Easton

Good luck with the ride Adal!

$55.95

Varoon Aukhojee

Book sale

$55.95

Anonymous

Good luck, great cause :)

$54.84

Cat

Dedicated as always ❤️ Continuing to make a difference through his support of cancer fundraising.

$50.86

Facebook Donation

$50.86

Facebook Donation

$50

Danielle Bowler

Awesome work for a great cause Adal.

$50

Adams Family

$50

Steph Fisher

Book sale

$50

Deanne Peter

Book sale

$50

Samer Al Janabi

Keep going mate! Well done 👏🏼

$50

Sharon Hartley

Your commitment to this important cause and your sustained fundraising efforts continue to demonstrate what a fabulous human being you are. Well done Adal!

$45.30

Tanya Katopodis

$45.30

Ashley Bennetts

Sorry for the late cash. This weeks got away from me.

$45.30

Fran Zscherpel

Bingo x 4

$45

Facebook Donation

$40

Anonymous

$40

Vikki And Michael Filippou

$35.51

Kinzang Thinley

Keep up your inspiring work Adal!

$35.09

Anonymous

Lovely cause 😊

$35

Cathrine Temple

Bake sale

$35

Nichola Brennan

$34.40

Jem Stirling

Thanks for the magazines and ninja book!

$34.40

Alex Woods

$34.40

Anonymous

I wish you all the best.

$34.40

Anonymous

$30

Georgia Davis

$30

Erin Richards

Go Adzy! Erin & Bren

$30

Adal Lopez

$30

Annie Bray

Book sale

$28.81

Lee Pearman

$28.81

Bella Moreton

Thanks for organising this Adal

$28.81

Rebecca Maccario

$28.81

Anonymous

$28.81

Julia Atherton

Book sale

$28.81

Stacy Miller

Book sale

$28.81

Anonymous

$28.81

Anonymous

$27.81

Hannah Isla

$25

Nikki Brennan

$25

Maca Matched Giving

$25

Connor And Family

$25

Nina Jurak

Book Sales

$23.81

Anonymous

Thanks Adal, keep up inspiring!

$23.81

Anonymous

$23.81

Sam

Great cause! Hoping you reach your goal!

$23.81

Anonymous

$23.81

Melanie Prentice

$23.81

Amy Barton

$23.50

Jem Stirling

Good luck Adal!

$23.50

Yanni Brown

$23.50

Anonymous

$23.33

Emily Peters

$20.53

Facebook Donation

$20

Marion O'connor

$20

Danielle Bowler

$20

Jamie Parry

Book donation

$20

Cris And Jen

$20

Nat Sharman

Book sale

$17.87

Allison Barkhuizen

$17.87

Jacqueline Coci

Go Adz!!

$17.87

Kate Baune

$17.51

Gail Rose

$17.51

Emily W

Thanks for the book sale!

$17

Andrea Daclan

$17

Louise Clarke

$15.01

Tanja P

$15

Ryan Bailey

$11.92

Anonymous

Book sale

$11.92

Anonymous

$11.92

Taylor Mclachlan

Taylor McLachlan Bingo

$11.92

Anonymous

$11.92

Anonymous

$11.92

Tina Potter

Booksale

$11.92

Deb Donegan

Book sale

$11.92

Tim Carter

$11.92

Linley Langullah

$11.92

Anonymous

Great job Adal!

$11.80

Leah Eddy

$10

Anonymous

$10

Varoon Aukhojee

$10

Tanya Scarce

$10

Blignault - Books

$10

Anonymous

$10

Fiona Penfold

$6.20

Yanni Brown

$6

Anonymous

$5

Anonymous

$5

Book Sale

Book sale