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
$1.02k
Wilmar Sugar Ptd Ltd
$800
Andrew Leicester
Great cause. Have a great ride
$515
Shhhh
Ride ride and then ride some more........ Good on you for doing this.
$515
Mark Flagg
GO BIRDY GO!
$515
Trimbo
Good luck my friend and enjoy every minute of it. Well done in advance !!
$515
Scott Mcmillan
$515
Brent Marcombe
Leave plenty of space between yourself and Hocking.
$500
Alan Wood
Go you good thing!
$500
Shayne Rutherford
$500
David Burgess
$350
Mike & Prue Burgess
Top aspiration for a great cause. Good luck !!
$314
Simon Reay Atkinson
Safe Cycling Cousin
$300
Duncan Glasgow
That’s great Shayne, good luck with the peddling
$260
David Tarento
Go David, and as Truck says, make sure the bike doesn't buck! We are very proud of you!
$260
Mark Latchford
Good cause for an old bloke to attempt to raise funds for. Birdie. Take care as we need you in top physical form for the LHI cycling marathon
$260
John Pratt
Safe cycling lads towards this very worthy cause
$250
Tim R Poole
Make sure you stay on the bike for the entire journey
$250
David Trevor
Congratulations to you both for contributing to a great cause. Safe riding.
$250
Simon Wheelans
Great cause David, good luck with the ride.
$224
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!
$224
Jan Zammit
You’re a champion!
$224
Olivia Sinardi
$224
Neil Barringham
Hi Shayne. Hope the ride is going well. Good on you for taking on this challenge. I look forward to relaxing over a cold one when you get back and hearing how it went. Neil Barringham
$224
Gerard
Good luck Shayne and David. Enjoy the ride.
$224
Andrew Hocking
Well done Shayne. Ride safe
$224
Scott Mcmillan
Great cause and happy to support it. You'll earn that beer at Atherton
$224
Sam Bonanno
Shayne - Great cause ,Good Luck. Regards, Sam Bonanno
$215
Drew Watson
$208
Wim Meutermans
Great idea, Shayne, good luck with the ride, I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time feeling sore occasionally. W
$208
Tony Keane
A great effort for a very worthy cause, well done Shayne, keep those legs pumping!
$200
Cia Consultancy Pty Ltd
$200
Joan Bailey
Good luck David. Have a safe and "fun" ride!
$200
Anonymous
A beer at each pub o the way will take its toll! Well done mate.
$156
Dan Fearfield
Just keep on pedalling, it’s very worthwhile.
$156
Peter Bolton
$150
Charles Gregory
Good on you Shayne
$111
Rallings Labels
Go hard Dirty!
$111
Chris Flynn
Go well
$111
David J Nash
Ian Sampson referred me to your activity. Happy to support such a great effort.
$111
Carl Morton
Great cause - Big Effort - Kia Kaha (stay strong)
$111
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.
$111
Anonymous
$111
Ian Preston
Pedal on puncture freer
$111
Kevin Nagle
$111
Bob Morton
Well done mate, waiting until you finished was not a lack in confidence in you, more lack of organisation with me!
$111
Gary Costello
Out!
$111
Gavin Becker
Go Shayne!! Great cause
$107
Lynda Barclay
Good luck David!
$107
Guy Basile
Good luck
$104
Sue And Simon Atkinson
Sock it to them David, I hope it goes well!
$104
Kim Wright
All the best Shayne!
$104
Jane Maclean
$104
Anonymous
Great cause. Best of luck for the ride.
$104
Tina O'hare
Good luck with the ride Shayne and David.
$104
Andrew Cooksley
Enjoy the ride Shayne!
$104
Warwickdate
Hi David, What a great thing to do--really happy to support you. Be safe and enjoy!! Regards Karen and Warwick Date
$104
Rob Di Trapani
$104
David Pritchard
$104
Jane Poole
$104
Robert Hogg
$100
Rowan Clarke
Good luck Burgo!
$100
Bruce Burgess
Good Luck!
$100
Hunter And Wendy
Good luck! See you when you get back!
$80
Lloyd Arnott & Cathy Howarth
Happy pedalling for a great cause
$78
Michael England
$62
John Warda
$61
Tony King
Good job Sanchez!!!!!
$61
Improving Schools Australia Pty Ltd
Go well Mate!
$61
Bryan Granzien
All the best with the lunch and the ride, not to mention the funding for a great cause. Cheers Bryan
$61
Dave Walker
Take your wet weather gear, Burgo
$61
Gk
Well done Burgo!
$61
Keith North
Great cause. Good luck Rabbits
$61
Anonymous
$61
Lincoln Rogers
wow, hit your target. Well done. Just topping it up a bit to give you bragging rights
$59
Kevin Gottstein
Great challenge and cause. Good luck Shane.
$59
Pam Galloway
Best of luck David !
$52
Jay Hooker
Good luck on your ride uncle Shane.
$52
Tim Snowball
Best of luck for the ride, and congratulations on such a great fundraising effort for a very important cause.
$52
Emma Burgess
So proud of your hard work Dad!
$52
Julia Burgess
Go Dad!
$50
Belinda
Go Shayne and David!! Good luck!
$50
A Rutherford
Go Bro Think of the down-hills!
$21
Anonymous
Good luck David
Well done, Shayne and David. A great effort for an even better cause.