Alyson Blackburn

Team Smiley: A Legacy of Hope and Strength

For the past 10 years, I’ve been part of this ride, either as a rider or support crew. It’s become a weekend of inspiration, reflection, and family.

 

My family is Team Smiley. The name and the smiley face on our jerseys were created by my brother-in-law to spread joy and light, even during his own battle with cancer. Team Smiley is not just a group of cyclists—it’s a legacy. We continue the work he started, uniting as a community to change lives.

 

The funds I raise support the incredible researchers at the Perkins Institute, who are working to find breakthroughs for the hardest-to-treat diseases. Your support, whether by joining the ride or donating, truly makes a difference.

 

Together, we can help researchers find kinder treatments and better health outcomes for our loved ones.

Your Impact

So far this year I helped provide...

12

Microscope

Hours of Research

$24,836 Raised since 2019

Our Team

Ribbon
Member

Alison Howat

$7,554.82

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Alyson Blackburn

$3,140.61

Raised so far
Ribbon
Captain

Andrew Blackburn (C)

$2,980.00

Raised so far
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Member

Barry Belton

$2,131.43

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Brad Dunn

$5,354.99

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Bryce Burgess

$1,771.24

Raised so far
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Member

Cameron Macliver

$2,791.25

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Chloe Efstratiadis

$3,726.09

Raised so far
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Member

Chris Sutton

Ribbon
Member

Corinna Griebel

$2,728.55

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Cashie

$3,250.00

Raised so far
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Member

David Price

$3,293.91

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Donna Thompson

$1,967.98

Raised so far
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Member

Dougal Howat

$10,518.11

Raised so far
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Member

Ernst Griebel

$3,433.53

Raised so far
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Member

Graeme Warden

$1,865.00

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Hannah Black

$223.66

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Hannah Blackburn

$5,875.46

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Heath Murrie

$9,478.68

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Howie Morgan

$2,561.01

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Hugh Lloyd

$2,278.60

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Jahna Allan

$8,915.60

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Jake Blackburn

$4,927.08

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Jason Hudson

$2,109.81

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Jenny Long

$5,276.49

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Jeremy Cox

$2,042.02

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Judy Tan

$5,396.40

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Kai Tan

$1,741.12

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Kaili Keegan

$1,314.28

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Kane Blackburn

$27,229.43

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Kevin Zani

$2,647.63

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Liam Keegan

$4,634.67

Raised so far
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Member

Louis Docherty

$2,511.38

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Madison Brandis

$2,758.98

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Mark Sly

$2,924.50

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Mark Allan

$3,747.04

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Mike Long

$4,936.96

Raised so far
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Member

NARMI

$15,870.83

Raised so far
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Member

Philip Swain

$4,525.10

Raised so far
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Member

Rhianna Burgess

$11,766.07

Raised so far
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Member

Robin Huntington

$2,233.12

Raised so far
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Member

Roseanne Bennett

$8,528.24

Raised so far
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Member

Sarah Dang

$2,514.65

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Stephanie Warden

$583.96

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Taj Morgan

$2,413.40

Raised so far

Thank you to my Sponsors

$52.92

Felix

Keep riding for a good cause, Aly and team, exceptional effort!

$250

Donna Blackburn

Proud of you all! Looking forward to the ride weekend.

$106.12

Anonymous

Guess Who??

$57.30

Kaden Smith

$54.12

Jarrad Everett

$50

Amy Curnow

Socks Socks Socks 😉🧦 HAPPY RIDING 😊 xx

$54.12

Darren Tan

Team Smiley Jumper

$232.10

Anonymous

$500

Elena Monaco

Have a wonderful ride. Keep up the great work.

$500

Ralph Treasure

Keep up the good work Amy.

$100

Terry Baker

Have a fantastic ride Amy, you are doing a wonderful thing you are star 🌟 🤩 I hope you get a good tail wind all the way.
Breakthrough Donor

$950

Andrew

Sizzle!

$27.81

Estelle Kendall

Great work and enjoy for the ride 🚲

$106.12

Tash Brindal

$50

Jane & Alex Lambert

Well done Aly & Andy!

$50

Scarlett Campbell

Cycle with with wings on your wheels, girl x