David Polkinghorne

The ride weekend approaches

It's that time of year again! The MACA Cancer 200 Ride for the Perkins is rapidly approaching and I am once again training and raising money for cancer research. This will be my 9th year riding the 200km over two days to raise money for Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research. On the weekend of Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th of October, I will be joining over 1000 other riders, including four of my colleagues at CR Powered by Epiroc, on the epic journey to Mandurah and back. I always look forward to this special weekend and this year is no different.

I’m on a mission to defeat cancer.

Cancer has taken so much from us. Whether it is a loved one, family member, friend or closer to home, cancer is relentless.

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 !nding breakthroughs that will lead to improved health outcomes for those aected 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 11 October and Sunday 12 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. It is also a worst kept secret that the Ride is the friendliest cycling charity event in Australia. Why not join me in making a difference?

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...

25

Microscope

Hours of Research

$23,441 Raised since 2019

Thank you to my Sponsors

Breakthrough Donor

$4,000

Cr Powered By Epiroc .

$78.90

Norma Brooker

$27.92

Norma Brooker

$33.78

Franky Polkinghorne

Grrrrrrrreat effort.

$50

Nick Hillier

$59.41

David Ikers

$206.20

Emily, Amanda & John

Very proud of you!!! We are wishing you all the very best for the ride.

$223.66

Maca Matched Giving

$223.66

David Polkinghorne

$22.58

Anonymous

$57.30

Yihong Ou

$57.30

Karl Goessling

$223.66

Benjamin Gow

Proud of your dedication to this cause year after year, well done!

$50

Ashley Thomas

Great work Davo

$57.30

Craig Smith

$50

Coen Lange

You're doing an awesome thing David! You've got this!

$56.02

Dil Perera

$25

Katie

🙏🏻🩷

$250

Woodside Energy Matched Giving

$263.75

David Polkinghorne

$115

David Polkinghorne

$115

David Polkinghorne

$115

Thiess Matched Giving

Matched donation thanks to Thiess

$105.50

Malcolm Kincaid

$115

David Polkinghorne