Ride to conquer cancer grand slam 2013

[JoshP82]

Hi guys and girls,

I have been around the traps here for a while and thought what better place to start then a forum like this, where everyone is willing to help someone else out just cause they can.
so here's the story.
I'll be participating in a 2-day major cycling event called The Rio Tinto Ride to Conquer Cancer® benefiting Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR). On August 17th-18th 2013

not only will i be participating in the Brisbane ride. I have signed up for all 5 Australian rides and in in Auckland

I'll be cycling over 200 kilometres that weekend, throughout Queensland's scenic countryside, with thousands of other Riders. All the proceeds will go to QIMR, a worldwide leader in cancer research and discovery, and one of the largest research institutes in the southern hemisphere.
I've agreed to raise at least $2,500, but I've set my personal goal to $3,500.00. So here's where you come in because I need your help to do that. Please consider making a donation of $20. Use the link at the bottom of this post to visit my webpage and support me. Please keep in mind the commitment I'm making to end this heartbreaking disease, and the personal efforts I'll have to make to accomplish this.

When I say "heartbreaking," here's what I mean: with 1 in 2 Australians diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, and an estimated 115,000 new cases of cancer diagnosed in Australia in 2011, cancer is the second leading cause of Australian deaths and affects almost 20% of the population. More than 43,600 people are expected to die from cancer in 2011. That's why I'm riding. To do something BIG about cancer. I hope that you'll share this incredible adventure with me by supporting my fundraising efforts.
Not only will it help a lot of people, but my 21 year old brother is fighting his battle with thyroid cancer so i'm doing it for him.
anything you can donate to help will be much appreciated

http://br13.conquercancer.org.au/site/TR/Events/Brisbane2013?px=1199241&pg=personal&fr_id=1110
Thank you in advance for your generosity!

Josh
Team Chicken Legs

[Tjupurula]

As soon as I get some coin together I will be donating.  One of my son-in-laws, D Kumuntjai Penn, was the base player for the Lajamanu Teenage Band (Aboriginal Band).  He died just after his 30th birthday from bowel cancer, he had never drank or smoked in his life. Their latest album is actually dedicated to him, and we are raising our grandsons, his two sons.
Regards
Tjupurla

[weeds]

all five events......man that will take some fund raising, i'm assuming you need to raised $2500 for each event?

if any members have a spare $20 drop it into Josh's account...this ride raises > $5 000 000 in a weekend friggen awesome i reckon

hey josh look out for team sibelco........i organised a team of 12 last year and have a team of six signed up for this year. 

[JoshP82]

yeah 6 rides in total 1200+klm. $15000 plus travel. we have 25 riders attempting to do all 6. our aim is to raise $500k

[weeds]

thats insane..........good luck with it all

[britts]

My brother is riding this year as well, on a bmx crazy bastard that he is, my eldest had cancer a couple of years ago, all good now but.
Well done and Thank you for the support you and all who fundraise do to help out this cause.

[kiwi66]

Wow Josh you are taking on a big challenge, wonderful, I wish you all the best, stay safe on the roads and enjoy it all. Cheers Judy

[JoshP82]

Doing the ride on a bmx? That's crazy.

[weeds]

Doing the ride on a bmx? That's crazy.

three guys did it on city bikes last year.....at least they had three gears to play with

[JoshP82]

three guys did it on city bikes last year.....at least they had three gears to play with

Haha yeah i remember them. i dont think the gears helped on the hills. those bikes weigh around 23kgs..

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[JoshP82]

we are just about to get our jersey for this years ride made. we have one more spot for a logo on the back of the jersey. we would love a local business to jump on board a great cause.
please contact me for details
Josh
Team Chicken Legs

[weeds]

one down five to go eh............i see you have three back to rides next month

i had a chat to a few of the grand slam riders...........but they all looked at be weird when i asked if they were a member of myswag.com

where you wearing a grand slam jersey with the loud leggins or the chicken leg jersey on sunday

good luck with the fund raising

[JoshP82]

i was wearing the grand slam jersey on  sunday. with the loud leggings. we are a very shy bunch...
yeah Sydney-Perth-Melbourne next month. but only if we can get our fundraising sorted. im over the line for Sydney and only have $150 for Perth. ill be out shaking my tin for the next few weeks i think.

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[JoshP82]

With only a few weeks left till Sydney Perth and Melbourne R2CC rides we still need more donations.  ill be selling these shirts for anyone that would like one? $28 each with $10 going directly to R2CC.

You can choose the colour of the ribbon from the chart below


Not only do we need cash donations frequent flyer points are just as good to help us get to each ride.
If you can help out in any way it would be much appreciated.

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