Why I ride
In May, I’ll be taking on the Far North Queensland Smiddy Challenge. Cycling up to 680 km over five days (I know, I’m sore just thinking about it).
Why am I taking on this challenge?
Like many others, my family and I have also been impacted by cancer. I know from first hand experience how challenging this can be and how important it is to continue to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment outcomes. Because of this, I’m committed to making a real impact for cancer research at Mater.
As part of my challenge I’m aiming to raise valuable funds to support the work of Mater Research—Mater’s world-class research institute that’s investing in some game-changing work into the causes, treatment and prevention of cancer.
And this is where I need your help.
Together, we can help support world class research here in Queensland to make a real difference for those of us impacted by cancer.
Will you support my fundraising by making a donation to my fundraising page today?
Thank you to my Sponsors

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David J Nash

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Wim Meutermans
Great idea, Shayne, good luck with the ride, I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time feeling sore occasionally. W

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Bryan Granzien
All the best with the lunch and the ride, not to mention the funding for a great cause. Cheers Bryan

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Dan Fearfield
Just keep on pedalling, it’s very worthwhile.

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Shhhh
Ride ride and then ride some more........ Good on you for doing this.

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Tony Keane
A great effort for a very worthy cause, well done Shayne, keep those legs pumping!

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Tim R Poole
Make sure you stay on the bike for the entire journey

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Michael England

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Andrew Hocking
Well done Shayne. Ride safe

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Sam Bonanno
Shayne - Great cause ,Good Luck. Regards, Sam Bonanno

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The Shoe Garden
I can't even imagine what it would be like to cycle 680km in five days (up hills, too!), so I'm super impressed and grateful that you're doing so to help raise such much-needed and valuable funds.

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Brent Marcombe
Leave plenty of space between yourself and Hocking.

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Robert Hogg

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Gavin Becker
Go Shayne!! Great cause

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Duncan Glasgow
That’s great Shayne, good luck with the peddling

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Jan Zammit
You’re a champion!

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Kim Wright
All the best Shayne!

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Andrew Cooksley
Enjoy the ride Shayne!

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Charles Gregory
Good on you Shayne

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Jay Hooker
Good luck on your ride uncle Shane.

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Kevin Gottstein
Great challenge and cause. Good luck Shane.

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Improving Schools Australia Pty Ltd
Go well Mate!

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Trimbo
Good luck my friend and enjoy every minute of it. Well done in advance !!

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John Warda

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Shayne Rutherford

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Ian Sampson
Shayne, This is a great thing you and your mates are doing. It will make a difference in the lives of many. Cheers!

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Ian Sampson referred me to your activity. Happy to support such a great effort.