Why we ride
In May, we’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 are we taking on this challenge?
Because we're committed to making a real impact for cancer research at Mater.
As part of our challenge we are collectively aiming to raise over $15000 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 we need your help.
Together, we can help to give more families more time together; to make more memories.
Will you support our fundraising by making a donation to our fundraising page today?
Thank you to our Sponsors

$11.01k
Stephen Russell

$2.11k
Stephen Charles Russell

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Halpin Partners
Good Luck

$620
Anonymous
In memory of Fay Plummer

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James Goodman
Go well Johnno. Disappointed I won't be with you this year.

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Sean Lattin
Well done guys 👏 👏

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Michael Fellows
Best wishes

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Annette Plummer
Keep up the good work

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Mark Finnegan

$515
Brett Plummer

$515
Sarah Derrington
Will be cheering for you from afar!

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Christopher Johnstone

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Andrew Alexopoulos
Good luck and congratulations to all !!!

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Ben Shaw
I am picturing a flock of beady-eyed FNQ turkeys awaiting your arrival.....

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Nic Derrington

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David And Tracey
Go Lana!!

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Stephanie Derrington
Go Nic!!!! Have fun!

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Drb
I didn't think you would eat it. Well done!

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The Haddan Family
Glad it’s you in Lycra on a bike and not me! Haha Great work buddy. Love Carla, Steve and Billy. Xx

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Roy Finnegan

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Duncan Marckwald

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Sam Walpole
Hope you enjoy the ride!

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Dave & Lu

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Thomas Jackson
Motivation to get up the hill Nic

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Kelli Beloff
Hello Stephen. Good luck on the ride. What a great cause. Kelli and the bees

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Michael Northey
Alana! So incredibly proud of your commitment to this worthy cause and for your enduring resilience. All the best for the ride and I hope this helps you reach your goal :)

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Andrew Suffern
An impressive effort for a good cause!

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Suzy Tay
Enjoy your time, great cause.

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Apm

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Anita Muecke

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Anita Muecke

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Shirley & Martin
Well done Guys

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Lisa Tyler

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Annette Plummer
Great nathan

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Renee
Amazing Alana! Cheering you on from the GC! Ps - who’s looking after the chickens?!😉💓

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Annette Plummer
Go Lach

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Anonymous

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Nathan Craner

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Nahila Rahman
Woohoo!! Happy to support you supporting this amazing cause ❤️ Good luck!!

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Bernie O'connor

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M&m
luv u nathan xx

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Sean Evans
Good luck and cya at the finish line :)

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Anonymous

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Dennis Haines
Own the challenge and enjoy the journey

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Chris Webb

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Sheryl Windsor
Well done to you, Lachlan and Brett. and your support team. Amazing effort.

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Greg Windsor
Well done Mate

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Marinus Duyvestyn

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John & Lorraine Mcnamara
Keep going Old Son-doing well in your ride for Smiddy.

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Astrid Groeneveld
Good luck Nathan. You got this!

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Isobel Standfast

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Ian & Heather

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Ian & Heather

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Lou
Have fun up there!

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Elene Kyranakos
All the best Alana!

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Dustin & Karina
Safe riding to you and your team

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Sarah
Inspirational Lans!!! Amazing work - well done!

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Josh Wheeler

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Helen
Good luck Alana

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Jan & Trevor Warren

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John Gooding
Nice one Nathan

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Anne
Good on you, Brett

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Chris
I'm only donating so if you injure yourself, I can say, well at least you got money for it.

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Kerri-anne Dooley
Good on you Brett! Ride safely!

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Nathan

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Meghan Lattin
Good luck!!!

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Nicole Mackay
Good riding Nic

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Rory
Go Alana!

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Wayne Oddy
Go well Lach . I did a Smiddy Ride . One of the best and most rewarding things I've ever done.

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Irene Dalton
Go Lachlan, do your best

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John Dalton
Do your best Alana.

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Edwina
Good luck.

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Georgia Whelan
Good Alana!!

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Fiona Plummer
Have a great ride guys xx

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Susan Gibson
Go Brett!

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Lachlan Plummer

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Katie Benning

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Irene Dalton
Go get them Brett.

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The Thorpe Family
What a wonderful cause, Alana. All the best for the ride .

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John Gooding

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Deb Nunan
Good job Lach . What an effort !!!

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Anonymous

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Mikaela Romeo

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Larissa Potter
Great work!

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Adele Packer
Great work Alana, all the best with the rest of the ride!

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Christy
Go girl!!

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Clifton Plummer

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Clifton Plummer

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Clifton Plummer

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Damien Ryan
Mate what a fantastic effort. I have spent time in the Atherton tablelands and that would have been quite a pushbike ride.

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Lea Gamble
Good luck to the whole fam bam and can't wait to hear of your adventures!

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Jill John
You go girl!

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Jess
Go girl!

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Andrew Ross
Enjoy the ride Alana.

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Danielle Tacon

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Tayla Mcdonnell
Good luck Lachlan!

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Kirstin Knight
Go Alana!! Good luck with the ride :)

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Jacob Fulluck
Go you weapon! 💙

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Olivia Choudhury
Good luck Alana!! You’ll smash it xxx

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Anonymous

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Clara Mcmillan
Go Larns!

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S & D Mcmillan
Have fun and stay safe Alana! Sue and Darren

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Melissa Cain

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Yana Rosales
Goodluck!! So amazed and proud of you and your efforts!! Please dont come back to work with any fatal injuries heheh 🫂

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Charlotte Valencic
Good luck Alana - great cause!

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Meghan
Amazing work Alana!

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Gabriel Aguilar
Beast mode!

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Anonymous
Good Luck! What an amazing thing to do ☺️

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Tenille
Love you, proud of your achievements!

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Bianca Plummer
PROUD OF YOU 💗💗💗💗💗

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Bianca Plummer
GO LACHIEE !!!! 💗

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Anonymous
Good luck! You’ll do amazing!