Riding for a Cause Close to My Heart – 10 Years Strong

This year marks my 10th ride supporting cancer research at the Perkins Institute.
It’s extra special as I’ll be riding alongside my son Chris, a 2nd-year WesTrac apprentice, continuing the Letizia legacy—fixing CAT tractors and now, riding for a cure. 🚴♂️💖
Cancer has taken so much from us. Whether it is a loved one, family member, friend or closer to home, cancer is relentless.
Just a few weeks ago, I lost a dear friend who had supported my ride every year with incredible generosity. This ride is for him - and for everyone still fighting.
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 finding breakthroughs that will lead to improved health outcomes for those affected 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 5th October and Sunday 6th 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.
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...
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Hours of Research
$59,036 Raised since 2019
Our Team

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Alf Lay
$16,841.09
Raised so far
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BEN MORRIS
$760.56
Raised so far
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Ben Thomas
$878.96
Raised so far
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Brett Kristiansen
$57.30
Raised so far
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Brett Wolton
$729.96
Raised so far
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Cameron Callaway

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Chantel Havenga
$650.87
Raised so far
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Chris Letizia
$1,021.58
Raised so far
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Claude Letizia
$2,787.27
Raised so far
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Dale Smith

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Geoff Bailey
$1,067.87
Raised so far
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George Craig
$1,404.73
Raised so far
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Jai Callaway

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Jayne Reynolds
$507.12
Raised so far
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Jeremy Wills
$2,068.54
Raised so far


John Power (C)
$800.25
Raised so far
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John Alexander Campbell
$2,246.38
Raised so far
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Joshua Shoebridge
$1,974.12
Raised so far
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Kristina Fabo

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Levi Liddle
$2,569.29
Raised so far
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Liam Callaway

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Mark Williams
$611.09
Raised so far
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Mark Scanlon
$333.48
Raised so far
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Patrick Longa
$126.73
Raised so far
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Patrick Guggisberg
$1,753.74
Raised so far
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Bec
$160.24
Raised so far
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Sam Modica
$1,126.39
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Scott Humphreys
$1,134.88
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Shane Gallahar
$213.42
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Terry Daniels
$413.75
Raised so far
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Walton Thorne
$1,534.87
Raised so farThank you to my Sponsors

$54.12
Frank Amato

$211
Ryan Hair

$515
Engineered Installations Group

$250
Swivelpole

$200
Peter Moore

$223.66
Thomas Turton

$106.12
Matthew Spaapen

$100
Invite A Friend

$100
Phill Dean

$158.25
Denis Orlov

$100
Maca Matched Giving

$100
Claude Letizia

$415
Chris Davis

$54.12
Mark Ozanne

$100
Kaivan Bahrami
