Why I'm Riding the MACA Cancer 200 in 2026
This year, my reasons for riding the MACA Cancer 200 feel more personal than ever.
Over the past 12 months, several people in my circle have received breast cancer diagnoses. Watching friends, family members, and people I care about navigate treatment, uncertainty, and recovery has been a powerful reminder of how cancer touches so many lives.
To be honest, it's also been a pretty tough year for me emotionally. Like many people, I've faced challenges that have tested my resilience and required me to dig deeper than I thought possible. But sometimes the best way forward is to focus on helping others, and that's exactly why I've committed to getting on my bike and supporting the incredible work of the Perkins Institute.
The research being done through the Perkins Institute gives hope to individuals and families facing a cancer diagnosis and helps drive better treatments and outcomes for future generations. Knowing that every kilometre I ride contributes in some small way to that mission keeps me motivated.
A huge thank you to everyone who has donated and supported my fundraising efforts. Your generosity has helped me reach my fundraising goal, and I'm incredibly grateful. Every donation makes a difference, and together we're helping create hope for those impacted by cancer.
Thank you for being part of the journey.
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...
9
Hours of Research
$7,793 Raised since
Thank you to my Sponsors
$250
Maca Matched Giving
$250
Woodside Energy Matched Giving
$250
Anonymous
$250
Anonymous
$250
Thiess Matched Giving
$250
Anonymous
$150
Steve Heil
$116.36
Sarah Osborne
$106.75
Jeremy Manuel
$100
Anonymous
$100
Anonymous
$100
Vanessa Glover
$58.02
Darren Sievers
$55.95
Viv And Jamie Moloney
$50
Anonymous
$50
Amie Harrison
