Mark Dawson

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...

23

Microscope

Hours of Research

$44,830 Raised since

Thank you to my Sponsors

Breakthrough Donor

$1,040

Technical Resources

Breakthrough Donor

$517

Mkt Mechanical Services Pty Ltd

Thankyou Mark. Without people like you doing the hard yards and raising money for further research, everyone who is and has been touched by cancer would not have the opportunity to continue living life to its fullest.

$500

Dave

This is a great cause and I'm happy that I know someone doing this

$261.25

Mark Plaisted

Great cause Daws . Awesome Dawson.

$227.59

Adr Projects

Good luck Daws, great effort raising money for a great cause.

$222.51

Anonymous

Keep it up

$215

Sally

Well done Daws!!!

$200

Ognjan Rakic

Thank you Mark! Everything you’re doing is exceptional — your effort, your attitude, your dedication. Thank you mate.

$200

Grant Cooper

Goal achieved Daws - now get back to training

$150

Kelvin Mc Dermott

Good luck Daws, great cause. Best give those Lamingtons cakes a miss from now !

$115.67

Bryan Hill

$115.67

Ethan Wren

$115.67

Anonymous

You got this great man.

$113.05

Louise Crock

Great work Mark!! L&L

$109

Aldo Kiamtia

Good on you mark

$106.12

Lachlan Paciente

Keep smashing it 💪🏼

$106.12

Shane Smart

$106.12

Tom Nguyen

You've always looked good in lycra

$103.72

Hawkesy

Good job, again, Daws!!!

$100

Mark Dawson

$100

Alycia Chan

All the best Daws!

$100

Alex Handley

Go Daws!

$100

Brad Pochroj

The cougar is back!!!

$75

Alex Nugent

$58.02

Chaz For Daws!

Daws, great cause!

$58.02

Susan Androvich

$58.02

Delan De Silva

$58.02

Scott Henderson

A great effort to raise so much money over the years. Good luck again this year, Mark.

$58.02

Dan Caselton

$56.75

Shankara Channanakere Lingaiah

Thank you for sharing this, Mark. It’s truly admirable that you’re doing this again to support such an important cause. You have my support, and I wish you all the very best with your fundraising efforts.

$54.84

Ryan Eales

Keep up the good work Daws!

$54.84

Michael O'sullivan

Ride strong Daws - Love your work!

$54.84

Venkat Krishnan

Well done Mark for your commitment and the hard work you are putting for the great cause.

$54.84

Matt Reeder

Good luck Daw's

$54.84

Paul Greenwood

Good luck Mark!

$54.84

Trish Bafford

$54.84

Brendon Ball

Great Work Daws. Enjoy the ride.

$54.84

Don Meredith

Well done again Mark and good luck

$54.84

Kenneth Woo

Great work as always.

$54.24

Ronnie Stewart

Great effort mate. All the best

$50

Paul Starling

$50

Udhaya Aranoli

All the best Daws!

$40

Mark Dawson

$30

Sharon Ware

$30

Mark Dawson