IronManForBrains

By David Rankine

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I've created this page because I want to make a difference.

In June 2025, my best mate and brother succumbed to glioblastoma. 


On October 18, 2026 I'm going to attempt to finish Ironman Australia at Port Macquarie and use the journey to raise awareness for brain cancer - raising money along the way. 

It's a simple equation - One year. One Ironman. One cause: Brain Cancer Research. 

My brother from another mother - Grant Leslie (aka Ali G) had Stage 4 glioblastoma and I am taking on this journey to honour him and his struggles with this disease. 

This is not my first Ironman, but my last was way back in 2012 in Port Macquarie where I struggled home in 16 hours and 51 minutes. 

So - I'm 55, fat and unfit but this is a journey I can't wait to get started on. 

Please support the Brain Cancer Foundation and follow the journey at @ironmanforbrains on Instagram. 

My Achievements

Fundraising page

Updated Profile Pic

Added a Blog Post

Received 5 Donations

Reached Goal

Increased Target

Thank you to my Sponsors

$5.48k

Tranferred From Previous Fundraising Page

$126.60

Hills Family Lawyers

In memory of Grant Leslie

$100

Wade Berryman

$100

Melanie Standring

What an amazing thing your doing Dave. You've got this 💪🚴‍♀️🏊‍♀️🏃‍♀️

$85.48

Katie

February & March....on your journey with you @ironmanforbrains!

$73.85

Andrea Saldias

You’ve got this David!!! 🙏

$47.48

Katie Megna

It's been a busy month for everyone, but I continue to travel this path "with" you! Your dedication to this continues to amaze me! I can "hear" Grant cheering you on and teasing you! <3

$42.20

Katie Megna

Keep up the great effort Dave! You keep training, I keep donating!!! <3

$42.20

Katie Megna

Still with you David! Keep up the great work!!!

$36.93

Katie Megna

Launching into a new year of @ironmanforbrains support to remember @cyclopath60!