An estimated two in five Australians (or 43%) will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85.
On Saturday October 4 the fourth MACA Cancer 200 – Ride for Research will kick off from McCullum Park in South Perth to raise vital funds for cancer research.
The gruelling 200km tow-day ride from McCallum Park, South Perth to Hall Park in Mandurah and back to Optus Stadium will see about 2000 riders take part.
More than 90% of riders have been touched by cancer, either personally, in their family, close friends or work colleagues and 78 riders are cancer survivors and carry a yellow flag on their bikes.
“As CEO of the Perkins, I’ve witnessed firsthand the generosity, loyalty and kindness of the people of WA,” said Professor Peter Leedman AO.
“The MACA Cancer 200 sees riders display an extraordinary show of giving and determination with funds being put to work powering the next cancerbreakthrough here in WA.
“Every discovery begins with a bold idea – but research needs resources, technology and time – and the funds support WA scientists in the pursuit of tomorrow’s lifesaving treatments.
“Each year, corporate WA unites with the big-hearted WA community to ride with one purpose – to make cancer non-lethal and keep our families together for longer.”
“Together we can beat cancer”, he said.
Mining companies MACA, Mineral Resources, WesTrac and WA Limestone provide equipment and logistics to reduce costs of the event and maximise the funds for cancer research and close to 400 volunteers support the event.
Cancer research, drug development and trials of new drugs and treatments are made possible because West Australians get on board with this important fundraising for research at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research with more than $74 million raised in 13 years.
Ceremony starts at 6.30am Saturday October 4.
If you would like to help raise vital funds for cancer research at Perth’s Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research head to https://www.cancer200.org.au/
