Kane Blackburn

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 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 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...

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Microscope

Hours of Research

$293,559 Raised since 2019

Our Team

Ribbon
Member

Alison Howat

$7,304.82

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Alyson Blackburn

$2,570.15

Raised so far
Ribbon
Captain

Andrew Blackburn (C)

$2,730.00

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Barry Belton

$1,558.89

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Brad Dunn

$4,589.99

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Bryce Burgess

$1,521.24

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Cameron Macliver

$2,541.25

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Chloe Efstratiadis

$2,067.81

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Chris Sutton

Ribbon
Member

Corinna Griebel

$2,478.55

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Cashie

$3,000.00

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

David Price

$58.86

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Donna Thompson

$980.72

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Dougal Howat

$10,268.11

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Ernst Griebel

$2,355.71

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Graeme Warden

$1,615.00

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Hannah Black

$223.66

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Hannah Blackburn

$1,170.46

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Heath Murrie

$8,892.63

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Howie Morgan

$1,811.01

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Hugh Lloyd

$2,006.02

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Jahna Allan

$7,588.77

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Jake Blackburn

$662.08

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Jason Hudson

$1,349.00

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Jayden Tan

Ribbon
Member

Jenny Long

$4,276.77

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Jeremy Cox

$1,454.89

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Judy Tan

$5,030.00

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Kai Tan

$595.49

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Kane Blackburn

$12,042.43

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Kevin Zani

$2,124.00

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Liam Keegan

$4,284.67

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Louis Docherty

$1,271.31

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Madison Brandis

$2,082.86

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Mark Sly

$117.20

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Mark Allan

$3,497.04

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Mike Long

$4,469.42

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

NARMI

$15,620.83

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Nick Quaglia

$442.24

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Philip Swain

$3,015.38

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Rhianna Burgess

$11,516.07

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Robert Murison

$522.00

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Robin Huntington

$1,548.46

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Roseanne Bennett

$7,868.28

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Sarah Dang

$1,300.00

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Sharni Burgess

Ribbon
Member

Stephanie Warden

$333.96

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Taj Morgan

$2,163.40

Raised so far

Thank you to my Sponsors

Breakthrough Donor

$575

Gemini Plumbing

Fundraiser. Kane we a super proud of your achievements

$250

Woodside Energy Matched Giving

$250

Anonymous

$250

Woodside Energy Matched Giving

$250

Donna Blackburn

Go kane

$250

Woodside Energy Matched Giving

$250

Anonymous

$345

Brian Rynhoud

Hope you have a great ride. All you need to do is beat Mark Sly, so shouldn’t be too hard. 😂

$125

Marnee Eames

Breakthrough Donor

$515

Raelene Sheppard

So proud of the Blackburn family for keeping Pete’s legacy alive. You are all incredible humans. Love The Sheppard’s. Xx

$300

Sister

10 years! Wohoo! Go Kane, so proud of you xxxx

$50

Kai Tan

$48.71

Gregory Gibson

Tavolino Gourmet Hamper #1
Breakthrough Donor

$915

Brendon Ptolomey

Thanks for the Discovery Pack

$48.71

Roy Candler

$106.12

Neville D'antoine

Enjoy the ride Kane,
Breakthrough Donor

$5,015

Parkwater Corporation

Well done Kane, so proud of you. Go Team Smiley
Breakthrough Donor

$1,000

Tribotech

$250

Maca Matched Giving

$263.75

Anonymous

$54.12

Roy Candler

$106.12

Peter Smith

Breakthrough Donor

$300

Graeme Warden

Thanks Kane - the Bestest Smiley Rottnest Channel swim skipper.
Breakthrough Donor

$312.90

Danae Warden

Thankyou 🙏
Breakthrough Donor

$212

Pip Windsor

See you on the high seas Kane! Great cause, well done