Sophie Hughes

I’m on a mission to help defeat cancer

On Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th, I will be taking on the MACA Cancer200 Challenge, riding an epic 200km to raise vital funds for cancer research at the Perkins Institute.

 

This isn’t my first time lining up at the start line. Last year, I completed 158km, pushing through sore legs, long days, and mental hurdles — all for a cause that affects so many of us. After crossing that finish line, I knew one thing for sure: I wasn’t done. So this year, I’m back for round two, stepping up the challenge and committing to an even bigger ride.

 

I am riding once again as part of Chafing the Dream, a team of brave riders donning the lycra and tackling the demanding two-day route from Perth to Mandurah and back. The bike is ready, the training is underway, and the kilometres are already stacking up.

 

My fundraising goal is $10,000, and I’d love to give that target a big ol’ nudge and make an even bigger impact. And because a little extra motivation never hurts…

If $10,000 is raised before August 15th, I will shave my head.
No backing out. No excuses. Just a very breezy scalp for a brilliant cause.

 

Every donation — no matter how small — helps fund life-changing cancer research and brings us closer to better treatments and outcomes. Your support means the world, keeps me pedalling through the tough moments, and turns every kilometre into something truly meaningful.

Let’s help smash the goal, support groundbreaking research, and maybe witness a dramatic haircut along the way.

I’m on a mission to defeat cancer.

Together, We Can Beat Cancer

Cancer doesn’t just affect one person — it impacts entire families, friendships, and communities. This year, I’m taking a stand against it.

In October 2026, I’ll be joining Chafing The Dream and a passionate community of riders to cycle 200km in support of life-saving cancer research at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.

Every dollar we raise brings us closer to breakthroughs at the Perkins, where brilliant researchers are working tirelessly to find answers for some of the toughest cancers. But they can’t do it alone — and that’s where we come in.

100% of the funds raised go directly to the Perkins, helping researchers continue their vital work so that our loved ones can live longer, healthier lives.

The Ride is more than a physical challenge — it’s a symbol of unity, hope, and determination. I’ll be riding alongside an incredible group of people who share one belief: cancer can be conquered.

But I can’t do this alone. Will you help me reach my goal?

Your Impact

So far this year I helped provide...

36

Microscope

Hours of Research

$17,790 Raised since

Thank you to my Sponsors

Breakthrough Donor

$1,040

Samat Carpentry And Construction

Good luck Sophie. Keep up the great work.
Breakthrough Donor

$1,040

Mitsubishi Motors - Pilbara

Good luck Sophie
Breakthrough Donor

$1,000

Globe Construction

Good work Soph!
Breakthrough Donor

$547

Vickie Evans

Breakthrough Donor

$520

Prompt Contracting & Fencing

Breakthrough Donor

$517

Kaw Engineering

Good Work Sophie!

$250

Anonymous

$250

Maca Matched Giving

$250

Caprice Fletcher

Let's chafe some serious cancer free future dreams 💪🏻

$250

Maca Matched Giving

$250

Maca Matched Giving

$250

Anonymous

$250

Sophie Hughes

CONT FOR CHANGE

$240

Team B

This is your year! You’ve got this!

$224.10

From Ashleigh And Riley :)

$215

Fiona Awa

Going to have to change your name Boobala to BALDrick! 😬

$212

Jackson

From Jackie and Evie <3

$211

Hannah Lobato

You go girlfriend!

$210.20

Stainless Fastener Supplies

$163.43

Anonymous

Good on you 😊 well done ✅

$115.67

Mick Whittaker

$115.67

Matthew Woroszczuk

Fantastic Cause - Go Sophie

$109.05

Dionne Irving

Excited to see your bald head 🤭

$109

Shannon Lowther

See you on the road 🙌🏼

$109

Jade Willis

$106.75

Caszandra Ferguson

Let’s go Sophie!! 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️

$106.12

Richard Flintoff

Shave that shit fool 🤣

$100

Anonymous

$92.92

Karratha Firies Carwash

$71.03

Karratha Firies - Carwash

$65.39

Andrew Robinson

Thank you for your service

$59.20

Emma Pavlenko

You got this girl! Well done 👏

$57.30

Rhys Moore

$55.95

Lee-roy January

Good luck Sophie and all the best.

$55.95

David Baessler

$55.95

Cheryl Larsen

I hope you reach your goal What you're doing is absolutely amazing Good luck

$54.84

Nigel & Karen Larkman

Great Job, well done Sophie

$54.12

Jaime Hodges

$53

Anonymous

Thank you Sophie for raising money for cancer research. Cancer affects so many of our loved ones.

$53

Sharna Reed

Good luck!

$29.08

Kasey Wiffen

Get it Soph! This year is your year to smash it!

$28.43

Ash Hemsworth

$20

Sophie Hughes

$20

Amy Dvaz

Woohoo, go Sophie you legend 🙌🏼

$20

Jay-son Lim

$11.80

Anonymous

$10

Brad Wood