Ride for Brain Cancer Cure

By Matthew Kasselis

Sydney to Hobart on bike

Fundraiser by Matt Kasselis/Singleton, Jack Singleton, Will Turner 

A loved one of ours was recently diagnosed with brain cancer. The felt helplessness of the situation was a cruel addition to the stark and frightening reminder of our real vulnerability. The journey following the diagnosis was necessary, but relentless, and most of all, fortunately available:

Treatments that required the sacrifice of physical strength and energy to cure that same body  

Periodic check-ups which jolt you back in to the bleak reality of the situation with an unsettling anxiety

Managing an ever-present uncertainty, which if allowed to, could paralyse anyone from moving forward.

And the world keeps turning, responsibilities, commitments, goals and hopes still persist.

However, watching our loved one fight the cancer while continuing to participate in life and all the things that make it rich and meaningful has been an inspiration. She is a testament to the strength of the human spirit in carrying on in the face of struggle. Choosing participation over stagnation, hope over despair. 

So when we (Jack, Matt and Will) were thinking up our next adventure, we wanted to make it something "cool" or "big" enough to justify fundraising money to contribute towards brain cancer research, and ultimately/hopefully, its cure. 

We're going to be cycling unsupported from Sydney to Hobart and then rock climbing up the 400 metre face of Frenchmans Cap, via the Sydney Route, one of Tasmania's mountains in the remote west.  

Overall, we will be cycling roughly 1500-1600 kilometres in about 12 back-to-back days, looking to average 130-150 kilometres per day. Our route will take us through the NSW Snowy Mountains and Victorian high country, down to Geelong, across to Devonport on the ferry and straight down the middle of Tasmania to Hobart. The climb itself is a three day endeavour, with a six hour walk in, full day effort on the mountain, and six hour walk out.   
We are raising money for the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation. Cure Brain Cancer’s mission and ours is clear: unite our community to increase brain cancer survival and quality of life. 

Any amount you can give will go a long way towards funding innovative and ground breaking research. Together, we can help make finding a cure for brain cancer a reality.

Thank you in advance for your generosity, it means a lot! 

My Achievements

Fundraising page

Updated Profile Pic

Added a Blog Post

Received 5 Donations

Reached Goal

Increased Target

Thank you to my Sponsors

$5k

Jane, Neil + Mads

An impressive feat for a worthy cause! Ride safe! We love you.

$1,000

Martin Dudley

Go you good things!! And don't forget the butt butter!

$527.50

Lockie

Go geddium old gumnuts

$520

Anna

$520

Anne-marie And Michael Tunks

Thank you for your love in this endeavour x

$520

Andrew Bloxham

A great effort for a cause close to your hearts. Good luck.

$520

David & Jane Radcliff

Love this initiative and hope you have a successful ride & climb.

$520

Peter And Elsa Mathewson On Behalf Of Freese,fanning Jansen Family

A very worthwhile effort. Best of luck from Peter and Elsa and the Freese/Fanning/Jansen Family

$500

Ben And Marissa

What a phenomenal undertaking for a phenomenal cause! Beautifully written words as well. Thank you and go well!

$500

Pam & Greg B-w

Thanks guys, with love for Marissa and Ben

$316.50

Jennie Hobart

Such beautiful heartfelt words Matt, so brave and commendable what you guys are doing

$316.50

Jill And Marty

Wonderful cause and what an awesome challenge lies ahead!! WELL DONE to all involved 🏆👊

$316.50

Tony

$316.50

Mark Allaby

What an endeavour! Safe journey to you all.

$211

Geoff Batkin

Well done Matt and Jack and beautiful words in the message. Safe riding and looking forward to seeing you soon. Geoff and Judy

$211

Jill And Ethan

Fantastic initiative - All the best and so happy to be able to support such a worthwhile cause! Ride safe :)

$211

John Turner

$211

Clare Turner

All the best to the three of you.

$211

Jill Macleod

Go well!

$211

Vic & Raz

Forever proud and grateful for all that you do for others....legends!

$200

Philippe Kasselis

More than happy to support you on this worthwhile cause. We wish you all the very best on this epic challenge. Philippe and Angele

$158.25

Daniel Mccloskey

$158.25

Beky Armstrong

Bravo guys!! Enjoy the adventure and stay safe, you’re doing your family, and all of us lucky enough to know you, very proud!

$158.25

Alison Pearson

Very challenging adventure for an equally challenging issue - thank you and enjoy the ride.

$154.65

Sam

$150

Anonymous

$150

James Turnbull

$150

Anonymous

$150

Jess And Ty

What a ride for an incredible cause! So proud of what you all have achieved so far and what is to come!

$106.12

Gerry Thorley

$106.12

Steve Lewis

Good luck with the ride Matt …

$106.12

Mike & Sarah Greenaway

$106.12

Chris Maatta

$106.12

Charlie

Great work lads!!!’

$106.12

Charlie Ellis

Phew! What a ride! Great effort for a great cause!

$106.12

Janet Lamble

$105.50

Stephen Mcgeorge

Good cause and hope you enjoy the challenge at the same time

$105.50

Daniel Batkin

Much love guys! 👊

$105.50

Adam Treffry

An epic challenge boys for a great cause🙌👏👏

$105.50

Tom Treffry

$105.50

Ruth Roberts

Go you good thing!

$105.50

Suzie Singleton

Go Matt and Jack!!

$105.50

Carla Valderas

A great cause to raise funds and awareness for. Thank you 🙏 All the best with the ride 😊

$105.50

Wendy Spencer

$105.50

Laura Staker

$105.50

Edna & Rob Mckelvey

An amazing challenge for a great cause. Ride safe & climb well. 🙏

$105.50

Maes W

$105.50

Lynne And John Jukes

You guys are awesome !

$105.50

Claydan Krivan

$105.50

Ken And Melinda

$105.50

Paul Dudley

$105.50

Blue Mountains Clinic

What an incredible feat Matt and co. Wishing you all the best for this important challenge.

$105.50

Bob And Helen

Good on you boys. Hope you hit your target for a great cause

$105.50

Jo Quilter

$100

Josh Benjamin

Why did the bike go to therapy? It had cycle issues.

$100

Dianne Singleton

A huge effort raising money for this important cause. So close to our hearts xx

$100

Gerry And Sue Thorley

$100

Emma Lancelotte

Best of luck!

$100

Rosie Lewis

Go you good things!! Sending love to you all xxx

$100

Judy Chapman

$95.90

Meredith Rasdall

$94.95

Madeleine Batkin-walkerden

Nice one guys!

$79.13

Linda Davidson

Fantastic cause!

$75.14

Moira Hawker

All the best on your journey!

$75.14

Karen Lee

May the journey bring you all so many surprises through your efforts and purpose.

$75.14

Ron Houison

$73.85

Philippa Ritchie

$54.12

Hilary & Andy Snell

$54.12

Liz Hobart

$54.12

Jane&rowan

Huge best wishes to you all in this adventure and beyond

$52.75

Pia Barrow

What an incredible thing to undertake for this cause

$52.75

Kate Neary

If anyone is going to complete this, it’s you guys and what a great cause! Good luck!

$52.75

Karlee Barrow

Yehhhh the boysssss! So impressed! You’ve got this 💪🏼

$52.75

Emma Larsen

$52.75

Louisa Norsa

$52.75

Vicki Burkett

$52.75

Belinda Mayor

Such a wonderful thing to be doing. Beautiful family 💞

$52.75

Nicole Kaminski

$52.75

Simon Fleming

$52.75

Tom Sutcliffe

'Oddim

$50

Shane Fenwick

$50

Liv Gulliver

Let’s go!!! Great work boys

$50

Tom Worley

Great work Jacko!

$50

Jessica Tafft

So so proud of you guys- amazing cause. Good luck ❤️❤️

$50

Karen Webber

Very good cause! Ride well.

$50

Dt

Love what you guys are doing and why. Wish I could be there

$43.60

Elizabeth Honychurch

A great cause, best of luck with the ride to you all

$40

Emma Lee

Get it dawgs

$33.15

Ali

An epic ride and climb for a great cause. Good luck

$31.65

Debs

$31.65

Philippa Wright

$31.65

Lizzie Fielding

Nice work guys, amazing cause, love you MS xxx from Lizzie & fam

$31.65

Jessie Batkin-walkerden

So proud of you guys!

$31.65

Vicky Berry

Fondest wishes for this special event and Christmas 🎄

$31.65

Bernard Bouchier

$31.65

Laura Ly

Great cause! Go team

$31.65

Alli Bradley

$31.65

Michelle G

$31.65

Anonymous

Go for it.

$31.65

Jenny Holmes

Bless you!👍🙏 Stay safe and have fun! A great cause.

$30

Isabelle Ritchie

$30

Dianne Reader

Good luck

$30

Anonymous

Thank you from someone in the midst of the battle.

$26.38

Claire

$22.58

Fingers Crosser

$22.58

Anonymous

$22.58

Christine Kininmonth

Good luck to you all - great cause! Hi Will. Congrats on the engagement!

$22.58

Connor Trengove

Keep up the good fight mate

$21.10

Morgan Mathers

Good luck team!

$21.10

Angie Vitnell

Go Matt!!!