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...

18

Microscope

Hours of Research

$26,548 Raised since 2019

Our Team

Ribbon
Member

Alison Howat

$7,607.82

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Alyson Blackburn

$4,852.59

Raised so far
Ribbon
Captain

Andrew Blackburn (C)

$4,677.95

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Barry Belton

$2,505.55

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Brad Dunn

$6,634.49

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Bryce Burgess

$2,700.07

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Cameron Macliver

$4,005.00

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Chloe Efstratiadis

$5,314.32

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Chris Sutton

Ribbon
Member

Corinna Griebel

$2,728.55

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Cashie

$3,250.00

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

David Price

$4,098.63

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Donna Thompson

$2,521.02

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Dougal Howat

$10,595.86

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Nesho

$965.37

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Ernst Griebel

$5,628.29

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Graeme Warden

$2,773.61

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Hannah Black

$223.66

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Hannah Blackburn

$6,600.91

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Heath Murrie

$10,078.68

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Howie Morgan

$2,773.01

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Hugh Lloyd

$4,313.01

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Jahna Allan

$10,012.33

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Jake Blackburn

$5,442.08

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Jason Hudson

$2,516.14

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Jenny Long

$6,216.21

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Jeremy Cox

$3,003.92

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Judy Tan

$5,751.25

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Kai Tan

$3,190.70

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Kaili Keegan

$3,613.17

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Kane Blackburn

$33,586.23

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Kevin Zani

$2,859.87

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Liam Keegan

$4,849.67

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Louis Docherty

$2,511.38

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Madison Brandis

$2,925.71

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Mark Sly

$4,684.84

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Mark Allan

$3,747.04

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Mike Long

$6,100.12

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

NARMI

$15,870.83

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Philip Swain

$6,384.82

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Quentin Curzon

Ribbon
Member

Rhianna Burgess

$11,766.07

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Robin Huntington

$5,363.28

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Roseanne Bennett

$10,597.12

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Sarah Dang

$3,189.61

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Kelly and Quentin

$2,913.11

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Taj Morgan

$3,229.90

Raised so far

Thank you to my Sponsors

$226.59

Strive Civil

$53

Paula Arthur

$50

Amy Curnow

From Mum

$54.62

Alison Dunn

$54.12

Keith Jones

From Granny

$150

Julie-anne Sprague

I just started riding to school. Maybe next year I’ll ride 200km! In the meantime, take my money instead. Keep up the good fight. Jules

$22.58

Louisa Webb

$223.66

Maca Matched Giving

$223.66

Keith Jones

$57.30

Maca Matched Giving

$57.30

Lorena

Go Aly!!

$200

Maca Matched Giving

$200

Alyson Blackburn

$53

Maca Matched Giving

$53

Alyson Blackburn

$33.15

Simone Beaton

$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