Rod Gardiner

I’m on a mission to defeat cancer.

In 2022 I was diagnosed with Throat Cancer. Thankfully my treatment was successful and 3 years post treatment I remain Cancer Free. 

I am thankful we live in a country where we have access to the best medical care and cancer treatment available anywhere in the world. I also appreciate not everyone receives the outcome I was fortunate enough to achieve.

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...

48

Microscope

Hours of Research

$12,889 Raised since

Our Team

Ribbon
Member

John Campbell

$2,443.00

Raised so far
Ribbon
Member

Glenn Cooper

$17,048.75

Raised so far
Ribbon
Captain

Teghan Russell (C)

$2,560.00

Raised so far
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Member

Cam Russell

$6,146.00

Raised so far
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Member

Tony Critchley

$6,377.20

Raised so far
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Member

Chas Cooper

$7,050.00

Raised so far
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David Cochrane

$2,000.00

Raised so far
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Member

Polina Russell

$2,577.30

Raised so far
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Sean Davies

$3,620.00

Raised so far
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Member

Darren Smith

$2,261.89

Raised so far
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Member

Bryan Sanders

$259.05

Raised so far
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Ryan Chapman

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Paige Cicchillitti

$3,504.94

Raised so far
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David Smith

$106.12

Raised so far
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Member

Anthea Shaw

$3,250.00

Raised so far
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Member

Doug

$835.07

Raised so far
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Member

Kathy Courcha

$920.42

Raised so far
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Member

Jesse Davies

$2,790.00

Raised so far
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Member

Earl Fynn

$1,029.23

Raised so far
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Member

Brendon Atherton

$3,046.12

Raised so far
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Member

Rob Mathieson

$928.00

Raised so far
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Member

Riding for my brother Paul

$1,179.71

Raised so far
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Member

Jackson Chalker

$500.00

Raised so far
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Member

Mickeebee

$1,400.00

Raised so far
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Member

Dean Taaffe

$4,290.00

Raised so far
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Member

Barra

$1,384.03

Raised so far
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Member

Steve Russell

$17,270.00

Raised so far
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Member

Zac Sanders

$507.75

Raised so far
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Member

Matthew Blanchard

$4,090.00

Raised so far
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Member

Aiden Shaw

$2,594.00

Raised so far
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Member

Duane Pretorius

$927.23

Raised so far
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Member

Nigel Tuia

$1,218.00

Raised so far
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Member

Rod Gardiner

$12,889.08

Raised so far
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Member

Janelle Cicchillitti

$1,603.19

Raised so far
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Member

Lauren Dale

$459.00

Raised so far

Thank you to my Sponsors

Breakthrough Donor

$1,540

Mark Hector

Breakthrough Donor

$1,000

Ertech Pty Ltd

Breakthrough Donor

$1,000

Patersons Dfs

Yard sale
Breakthrough Donor

$550

Acumen Development Solutions

Not many understand the benefits of cancer research like you Rocket. Train well and ride strong with our moral support behind you. Cheers Nick & JR
Breakthrough Donor

$527.50

Paul Cumming

Great stuff Mate
Breakthrough Donor

$527.50

Meyer Shircore Architects

Breakthrough Donor

$527.50

Lawton Gillon

Wishing you all the best for your ride and fundraising.
Breakthrough Donor

$527.50

Rowe Group

$318.90

Vern Newton

$316.50

Cossill & Webley Consulting Engineers

$263.75

Arthur & Dusica Majewski

Good luck - a very worthy cause.

$263.75

Rachael Gardiner

Proud of you husband

$263.75

Rachael Gardiner

Proud of you husband

$263.75

Russell Hawkins

Go for it Rod Cheers Russ

$263.75

Tim Trefry

$250

Thiess Matched Giving

Matched Giving Thanks to Thiess

$250

Rogue Bull

double up. welcome to the team Gardy.

$250

Thiess Matched Giving

Matched Giving Thanks to Thiess

$250

Deon + Meg White

Good on you Rod!

$250

Rodney Gardiner

$223.66

Anthony Perkins

Well done young Rodney

$223.66

Matt Cousis

Good work Rocket!

$223.66

Anonymous

$223.66

John Velios

$223.66

Paul Devereux

Enjoy the ride Rocket

$211

Allan Brady

Rocket, To see where you are now and so healthy makes the donation easy. Enjoy the saddle soreness

$211

Gd

All the best on the day Rod.

$211

Paul Larsen

good on you Rocket Rod

$211

Paragon Consultants

$211

Patrick Murray

Great work Rod. Head down, bum up, you got this!

$158.25

Forbes

$115.38

Andrew Auret

Well done Rod. A great cause

$115.38

Giles

Strong work Rod, great cause and a great way to raise awareness and money. Well done.

$115.38

Glen Colgan

$115.38

Ray Codalonga

Well done Rod Rocket and best of luck on the ride.

$112.76

Michael Ferritto

Good luck with the ride. Keep up the good work.

$106.12

Nelinha Mackenzie

You’re such an inspiration Rod! Your positivity helped me get through my own battle with cancer. Enjoy the ride!!

$106.12

Goran Markovic

good work Rod

$103.72

Carl Mcneill

Go, go Rocket.

$57.30

Linda Kapur

Fabulous cause ..Go Rod!

$54.12

Chris Green

$50.86

Facebook Donation

$50.86

Facebook Donation

$50

Facebook Donation