Darren Williams

I’M RIDING IN MEMORY OF My Friend, Colin Ooi

In memory of Colin Ooi who sadly passed away earlier this year. Colin was an avid supporter of the ride and sponsored me on a number of rides over the years.

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...

38

Microscope

Hours of Research

$40,958 Raised since

Thank you to my Sponsors

Breakthrough Donor

$3,495

Cpb Contractors Donation

Breakthrough Donor

$3,040

Dovetail Commercial & Procurement Advisory

'Chapeau' to Rio Tinto Cycling Team! We are delighted to support your amazing efforts again this year to raise money for this incredible cause. All our best from the team at Dovetail.

$215

Julie Stanley

Great work, Darren. And you could ride in memory of a more treasured mate. Colin was a true gem.

$215

Mark Miles

$212

Anonymous

$211

Lisa F

Darren, you are a very good man to be riding in memory of Colin.

$150

Kate Holling

Great work Darren for an important cause. I am sure it will mean a lot to Colin’s family that you have taken on this challenge.

$150

Aishah F

Well done Darren...I was so sad to hear about the loss of Colin and think this is an amazing tribute. Good luck to you and your team!

$140

Marcus Galantino

$133.90

Containers For Change

$115.67

Monica Wong

In memory of Colin Ooi

$115.67

Sean Ruane

Good luck Darren

$115.38

Shereen Deppe

One for my good friend Colin!

$106.12

Rob Chong

$104.35

Christopher West

Go well mate!

$102.12

Iga Heathridge

IGA Heathridge money box !

$100

Matthew Duke

There goes the "Flying Welshman"

$100

Oliver Martin

$100

Anonymous

Thanks Darren for your ongoing crusade on fundraising for cancer. You are making a big difference

$100

Giuseppe Stellitano

Go Darren & Team Rio - all the best for the ride!

$65.39

Ryan Lenegan

$58.02

John Fitzgerald Finnell

$58.02

Barbara Patterson

Congratulations Darren on your ongoing persistence and dedication for this cause. A very special year this time as you ride for Colin

$57.30

Kristy Baker

Great honour for Colin, well done Darren, goodluck

$57.30

Simeon Vellani

Thanks for your efforts Darren

$54.84

Andrew Cole

$54.84

Darryl Ong

$54.12

Darren

Containers for change

$54.12

Thiess Matched Giving

Matched Giving Thanks to Thiess

$54.12

James Powell

Good luck! Colin was an amazing person and incredible mentor to me at BHP; so sad to hear of his passing.

$54.12

Lisa

$54.12

Darren Williams

$54.12

John Mccahey

Good luck on the MACA Ride I’m sure Colin will be cheering you on

$54.12

William Keys

Great work Darren.

$50

Brody Sewell

Great to see you’re back for another year Darren, great to see the positive impact your commitment continues to have!

$50

Richard Kong

$50

Richard Kong

$33.15

Danica Mciver

Go Darren!

$30

Brett Lauria Good2give

$26.79

Darren Williams

Containers for change Jan 2026

$25.50

Charlie’s Bbq

Charlie’s BBQ Containers for Change donation

$25

Alexia Fassetta

Goooooo Team ! Such an achievement and great Cause!

$25

Amy King

$20.98

Containers For Change

Containers for Change July

$20

Jinfeng S

$20

Containers For Change

Containers for change May 2026

$20

Containers For Change Sept

Containers for change Sept ! Not a bad month!

$17.16

Darren Williams

Containers for Change Feb 2026

$17.16

Darren Williams

Containers for Change Nov

$17.16

Darren Williams

Containers for change November 2025

$14.15

Charcoal Charlie’s Containers Fur Change July

Containers for change Charcoal Charlie’s July

$10

Quin Masters

Epic