Alf Lay

I’M RIDING IN HONOUR OF My Family Member, Sylvia Heaysman

To help find a cure for cancer

I’m on a mission to defeat cancer.

I lost my dear sister to Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer earlier this year. In August 2025 she went to the Doctor for a routine checkup, no prior symptoms other than what she thought was a bout of indigestion. As soon as the Doctor saw her he said "you look very yellow [jaundice], lets organise some blood tests for you". To keep the story short, she was told of the pancreatic cancer and that she was terminal, she underwent 9 months of intensive treatment of all sorts but unfortunately succumbed to the "silent killer" on 8 May aged 64. 

So you see, cancer doesn’t just affect one person, it shakes up families, friends and communities. This year for the 14th year in a row, 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! And we can do it in memory of Sylvia....

Your Impact

So far this year I helped provide...

112

Microscope

Hours of Research

$158,826 Raised since

Thank you to my Sponsors

Breakthrough Donor

$7,500

Mgc Civil

Breakthrough Donor

$1,540

Clive Hovell

Best wishes
Breakthrough Donor

$1,040

Satterley Property Group

We know how important this cause is to you Alf and we are proud of all that you do to fundraise for this very worthy cause! Ride well.
Breakthrough Donor

$1,040

Instant Gardens

Well done, Alf have a great ride
Breakthrough Donor

$1,000

Jim Litis

So sorry to hear about your sister Alf. I’ve a friend going through the same thing right now.
Breakthrough Donor

$1,000

Croker Construction

Great work Alf!!
Breakthrough Donor

$547

Suburban Street Scapes Pty Ltd

So sorry about your sister , have a great ride in her memory
Breakthrough Donor

$540

Garry Brown-neaves

All the best Alf
Breakthrough Donor

$507

Clara Lay

I'm so proud of you Dad. For schnootz xxx
Breakthrough Donor

$507

Wormall Civil

$500

Rocco Tassone

Admiration for your determination Uncle Alf

$500

Callum, Diana And Dominic

Brilliant work Alf. You're a good man.

$322.50

Cossill & Webley Consulting Engineers

All the Best Alf!!

$322.50

Landscape Elements

Best of Luck

$322.50

Steve Robertson

$318.90

Gavin Bunning

$269.13

Coterra Environment

Great work Alf! Good luck for the ride

$267.25

Paul Van Der Moezel

$267.25

Oliver Walsh

$265

Gary Ryan

$265

Scott Steer

$265

Mng

Alf, very sad to hear about Sylvia - my condolences on behalf of the MNG team. Well done on your efforts to raise awareness and funds to combat cancer.

$261.25

Opticomm

Well done Alf!

$256.85

Danny Murphy

$250

Damian Grose

Given I'm in remission and a beneficiary of the research how could I not donate.

$250

Acumen Development Solutions

Well done for getting on the saddle again Alf. Ride strong in memory of Sylvia, she would be proud of brother. Nick & JR

$250

Kim Barrow

$250

John Schaffer

$250

W.b.s

$229.18

Alan Stirling

Go Alf - well done mate

$229.18

Silvio Deguara

Well done captain, you are a legend

$229.18

Brian Hunt

$227.59

Lms

$216.50

Sharni Howe

Thank you Alf, for all the help you give people continually touched by Cancer

$215

John Tuzee

All the best with your ride Alf - this is a great thing you're doing!

$215

Peter And Emma Forster

Hi Alf, all the best, good luck for the ride. cheers

$215

Plan E

Good luck Alf from the team at PLAN E

$215

Phil Holding

$215

Peter Bowyer

$210.20

Damian Cullura

Good Luck

$200

Cameron Shephard

Good one Alf. Incredible track record!

$200

Transcore

$200

Cle Town Planning + Design

$163.43

Craig Cooper

$163.43

Michelle Capper

Wishing you all the best Alf!

$163.43

Mary Kanair

Have a great ride

$162.75

Heather A

Good luck Alf! 🚴‍♂️

$161.63

Garth Kanair

Great work again Alf, we're all proud of you!

$159.83

Satterley Marketing Gals

Go well Alfusprime! - Nikita, Tash & Taylah ☺️☺️☺️☺️

$159.15

Simon Browne

Sorry to read about Sylvia Alf, makes this ride and cause even more special. Ride well.

$116.36

Diana Doherty

Ride like the wind Alf xx

$116.36

Annie Caldwell

Your efforts are amazing Alf - very happy to support you on your journey AGAIN! I am so very sorry to hear about your darling sister too x

$116.36

Kristen Watts

$115.67

Anonymous

All the best Alf for this good cause.

$109

Tony Naughtin

$109

Joe Pang

$109

Jordan Williams

$106.75

Domenico Tassone

Well done Alf, Thanks for the good work you are doing to help people with Cancer .

$106.75

Peter Zissiadis

Alf, you continue to shine year in year out with your commitment to this cause.

$106.75

Jackson Chiang

$106.75

Jeff Hunneybun

You’re doing a great job Alf. Keep on riding!!

$106.75

Francesco Lombardo

Sorry Alf for the late reply

$106.75

Jermayne Fabling

$106.75

Craig Raynor

$106.75

Chris Harman

$106.75

Maria C

Alf, you are an amazing supporter for this cause - all the best for the ride. Cheers Maria

$106.75

Carly Mcswain

$106.75

Carmelo And Maria Tassone

All the baest Alf, continue the good work.

$106.75

Andrew Bostelman

Ride well Alf.

$106.75

Arcorace Family

Good luck Alf we all love you, you’re doing a wonderful job.

$106.75

Woodside Energy Matched Giving

$106.75

Kylie Guerriero

Good luck with your ride Alf. Your passion and care for this cause is inspiring.

$106.12

Vernon Langdon

$106.12

Tom Edson

Go Alf! Very impressive - 14th ride and $162k raised (and climbing).

$106.12

Kevin Chambers

Well done once again Alf. 14 years & $162k is an absolutely amazing effort. So sorry for Syliva's passing. Kevin

$106.12

Rhett Bull

Amazing work Alf, well done sir

$106.12

Alf Lay

Self donation to get 2026 sponsorships under way

$104.35

Nick Haslam

$104.35

C And A Tassone

$100

Greg Hendrie

$100

Whalan Consulting

Go Alf - what a legend you are!

$100

Robin White

$100

Polly Klante

Best of luck Alf. Your continued commitment is inspiring.

$100

Dave Detez

Good on you Alf. A great and important cause. Safe riding.

$97.56

Candice Hartner

Always grateful for people like you who gives up so much of their time, money and energy into such a worthy cause! Thank you Alf!

$59.20

Paula Dawe

$59.20

Steven Jersky

Sorry to hear about your loss Alf. Keep up the great fundraising work you do!

$59.20

Anonymous

$59.20

Kris Adrian

Congratulations on your fundraising and best wishes for your ride.

$59.20

Jason Inferrera

$58.02

Tony Naughtin

$57.93

Rachel Chapman

Congrats on committing to another year Alf.

$55.95

Urmil Padaria

All the Best Alf

$55.95

Beth Partridge

Amazing work Alf! Hope the ride goes well :)

$55.95

Anna Ladyman

Great cause - enjoy the ride

$55.95

Matt Robertson

Great work once again Alf!!

$54.84

Peter Duhig

$54.84

Martin Bowman

Good work champ

$54.75

M Tassone

$53

Luke Oliver

$39.93

Kath Snell

Enjoy the ride Alf and thank you for this amazing dedication.

$33.87

Phillipa Mulcahy

$33.87

Steph C

$32.54

Katherine Shirley

$30

Gina Pedal Power Supporter

Go Alf! Cheering you on every kilometre! 🚴💛

$28.81

Adrian Dawe

$23.81

Karen Carvalho

Good luck Alf , will be thinking of you on the day

$23.81

Kyla Lynch

$20

Craig Wansbrough

Go Alf! Thank you for sharing your sister's story. Great mission and cause, and riding in her memory makes it even more special.

$17.51

Anonymous

Go Alf!!!

$11.92

Michelle Keenan

Ride safely Alf