Ron Skender

I’m on a mission to defeat cancer.

This ride is deeply personal. My sister-in-law, Kathy Bunce, founded Fiti50 and inspired so many people—many of them non-riders—to step outside their comfort zones and commit to something bigger than themselves. Tragically, Kathy passed away before she could ride for the team, but her spirit, strength, and belief in this cause continues to drive me  and many others forward every single day.

Cancer doesn’t just affect one person. It shakes families, friends, and entire communities. I’ve seen that impact firsthand, and that’s why I’m taking a stand.

In October 2026, I’ll be joining a community of passionate riders to cycle 200km, raising vital funds for cancer research at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.

Every dollar donated pushes us closer to breakthroughs at the Perkins, where brilliant researchers work tirelessly to find life-saving answers for some of the toughest cancers. Their work is critical—but it relies on support from people like us to ensure progress continues, no matter what.

100% of the funds raised go directly to the Perkins, giving researchers the resources they need to continue their life-saving work, so our loved ones can live longer, healthier lives.

This Ride is more than a test of endurance—it’s about unity, hope, and belief. I’ll be riding alongside an incredible group of people who share one common goal: a future where cancer no longer takes the people we love.

I can’t do this alone.

Will you help me reach this goal?

Whether you choose to ride with me or support my fundraising, your generosity could make a real difference—and could be the key to saving lives.

Together, we can beat cancer.


Your Impact

So far this year I helped provide...

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Microscope

Hours of Research

$9,194 Raised since

Our Team

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Caitriona Hugo

$211.00

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Paul Smith

$166.30

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Margo Halbert

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Rachael Ward-Pryce (C)

$100.00

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Andrew Russell

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Kate Ballard

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Hanne Wearne

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Eveline Lensvelt

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Tanya Berthoud

$139.93

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Clare Skender

$106.12

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Ron Skender

$391.00

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Robert Scott

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Trevor Lake

$320.00

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Ted Thacker

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Janneke Gerritsen

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Phil Roberts

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Lisa McGrath

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Adrian Pounder

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Vanessa Glover

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Suzie McLean

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Christopher Boag

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Anais Demarais

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Denise Barron

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Alex Rough

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Alana Scott

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Mel

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Tarn Deere

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Henry Boag

$79.23

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Charlie Boag

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Nash White

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Tom Marsden

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Millie Dawson

$44.27

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Leonie Conway

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Steve Hastie

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Emma Hastie

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Mackenzie Marshall

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Seth Coote

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Marley marshall

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Jacqueline Rough

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Charlie Dawson

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Campbell Taylor

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Fletcher Hands

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Fyn Barnett

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Casey Mcaullay

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Aden Gasbarri

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Orlando Prestipino

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Bede Chandler

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Adam Leighton

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Judy Russell

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Adam Leighton

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Nixi Coutts

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Ayden Brown

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liam dowling

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Olivia dowling

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Brett Conway

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Liz Ottaviano

$225.31

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Katie Beard

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Laila Gampfer

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Athletic Institute

Go well big Ronnie! Love greeny

$115.38

Ron Skender

$106.12

Kim Rigoll

Great work Ron and Claire. You guys are amazing and to commit to a great cause every year. Thankyou. Good luck and enjoy the day

$54.12

Matthew Guadagnin

All the best Ronny 💪🏻 Enjoy your fire ball at the end .