Team AusCan
Our team has been created to support the Brain Cancer Collective in Australia and more specifically Alex Lang in his ride for a cure.
In December 2018, Alex found out he had a brain tumour. He had surgery in January 2019 where the biopsy showed a grade 3 oligodendroglioma. Fortunately, this is a slow growing sub type of glioma cancer. We are taking part in The Bike Ride for Brain Cancer (a 2 day, 240km ride) to help raising funds for research to find new treatments and better outcomes for children and adults suffering from this devastating disease. Alex's biopsy along with the work done by the BCBA has mapped out what will be a successful treatment plan that will hopefully give the BCBA more time to find a cure for him.
Many have already generously donated money, time, accommodation and support to Alex and his wife Donica in this tough part of their journey, however we would be so grateful if you could please help make a difference and donate to our fundraising page.
All donations over $2 will receive a receipt via email. Thank you in advance for your support.
For those interested in more information: the following stats are from the UK, but show how severe brain cancers are and how much more we need to support research;
- Brain tumours are the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under 40
- Almost 11,700 people are diagnosed each year with a primary brain tumour, including 500 children and young people – that's 32 people every day
- Over 5,000 people lose their lives to a brain tumour each year
- At least 102,000 children and adults are estimated to be living with a brain tumour in the UK currently
- Brain tumours reduce life expectancy by on average 20 years – the highest of any cancer
- Just 11% of adults survive for five years after diagnosis
- Brain tumours are the largest cause of preventable or treatable blindness in children
- Research offers the only real hope of dramatic improvements in the management and treatment of brain tumours. Over £500m is spent on cancer research in the UK every year, yet less than 3% is spent on brain tumours
Once again, thank you for your support.
Thank you to our Sponsors
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Anonymous
$500
Les And Melanie
You've got this buddy!!
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Rhonda Russo
Love you and Donica heaps! All (peddle) Power to you!
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Alex Lang
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Mark, Jane & Tom
Great challenge , enjoy and laugh alot. You'll earn a cold beer or two.
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Lori Lefkowitz
Crush it!
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Kevin Reid
Good luck on the ride Alex!
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Lyn Crandon
$260
Connor Sproule
$260
Mark Elphinston
Thanks for motivating this Lee!
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Giles Hellyer
$260
Phillipa Starmer
$260
Andy Fearn
$250
William Gibbons
$250
Jolayne & Marc Leger
We’ll be cheering you on from Canada
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Jolayne & Marc Leger
Way to go, so happy to support you in this important ride!
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Facebook Donations
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Jay & Jena L
You got this brother!
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Chris Coventry
Good Luck :-)
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Chris Coventry
Good Luck :-)
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Pete Softley
A fantastic effort for a great cause. Smash it.
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Shane And Jacquie Lemcke
Wonderful people riding for a great cause! All the best!
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William Parker
Take care bud, look forward to hearing about the ride, and finding a cure!
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Dan Laberge
Have a good ride Danica! All the best to you both.
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Bruce Lemcke
Hi Donica, Please know I am with you both on this journey. Bruce
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Celeste Higgins
Wishing you all the best!
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Kelly And Tim Hunt
Lots of love xxx
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Rachel Desjardins
Thinking about you both! Xox
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Kathy Baker
Sending positive thoughts Alexander. I have had the personal privilege of working with your wonderful Mum. A special lady and no doubt you are too.
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Chris And Ilana Lake
Sending love xx
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Jess, Andrew And June Athas
Best of luck and lots of love from Jess, Andrew and June xx
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Guy And Dorine Belliveau
We love you both and wish you good luck in your training for this event.
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Lewis
Good luck to you and Alex. We understand all too well the madness that the family goes through. Our daughter was diagnosed with an leucocratic astrocytoma in 1997 and after a major brain surgery she not only recovered but continued on to live a great life. We were proud parents at her wedding last year. She still has some burden to carry but faces it with typical Canadian optimism. Lewis & Ellen
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Trent Larson
Wish you all the best on your ride! Hopefully you have a comfortable seat.
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Tyson Ross
Great to see you doing this Alex!! All the best and look forward to seeing you soon.
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Anonymous
Praying for your health. Supporting with my wallet. Ride strong. Ride safe.
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Keith Doyscher
What a great challenge to take on Alex! Ride on.
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Annie Yu
Cheer up, Alex. Happy to see you are coming back.
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Tennille Hanson
Good luck in the ride and all the best to you!
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Christine Clouston
Wishing you & Alex health and success! C & C
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Chasity France
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Stephen/majella Sharpe
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Majella/stephen Sharpe
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Belinda Griffin
You’re in our hearts and minds all the time. 😘🙏
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Tara Newbigging
Sending you guys both lots of strength and courage you got this ride!
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Elizabeth Priest
Such a fabulous man you are Michael, well done
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Liliane Jabour
You go girl!
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Andrew Hopkins
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Jay Li
Alex, we will find a cure and you will better very soon!
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Sara Harrison
Enjoy your ride and all the best with your treatment and recovery
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Chris Komperdo
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Pj & Kaylee Plamondon
Goof luck on your ride. Take care.
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Sebastian Terry
Keep inspiring us all legend! This is exciting!!
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Jean-guy & Edith Leger
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Della Martin
$100
Scott & Stephanie (lloyd) Blacklock - Ekati
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Louise Siwicki
We love you guys!! X
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Brendon & Louise Siwicki
We love you xx
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Anonymous
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Brian Truman
$73
Sarah Mcewen
You got this!!! Love you guys! Xo
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Kiki Loch-wilkinson
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Jan Dilworth
Best wishes for you and Donica with the ride and fundraising such a wonderful gesture . I worked with your gorgeous and inspirational Mum at Sydney Hospital am amazing place to work. Hang in there xxx
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Kris And Bryan Ferguson
Thinking of you and Donica - the ride will be a memorable experience for you both.
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Sue Bunt
Peddle power all the way! You've.got this. xx
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Dan Kewell
Good Luck bro!!
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Kellie Chernenko
F*&k Cancer. You've gots dis babe!! Wish I could give much more. Xoxox ~ Chernenko
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Bakul Stenning
We love you guys! x
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Carl Blundon
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Nadine Aulin
Wishing only the best for you guys!!
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Isabelle Larochelle
You are amazing !!! all the best of luck to you and your husband xox
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Barbara Ritchie
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Stephanie Wasko
Sending heaps of positive energy your way!
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Sevren Meredith
A little token of a lot love... sending big hugs to you and D xo You’ve got this buddy! 💪🏻
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James Goodman
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Laura Percy
love you guys! enjoy the ride!
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Fiona And Rob
Well done Lee
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Nicole Leger
Love you both!!
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Deb Lemcke
$52
Karen Mcloughlin
Good luck Lee!!
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Sheila Caron
$52
Dan Gareau
$50
Lynn Gutowsky
All the best.
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Lee Morgan
$50
Heather Sullivan
$40
Nicole Ball
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Astrid
Good Luck D xo
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Heather Berzolla
$36
Anonymous
$36
Michael Power
$36
Kristen Seiff
Sending love your way!
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Viola Squires
Hope everything is going well. Think about you often. I pray for Alex every Sunday in church. Love you both.
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Pete Jervis
$36
Kat Speziale
$36
Paul Meaney
Wishing you and Donica all the best in your recovery
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Belinda Wilson
Sending best wishes x
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Georges & Jossey
Best of luck with the bike run. Enjoy! Wishing both all the best that life can give. Hugs are sent to both of you.
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Mitshy Succes
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Joseph Fogal
You’re inspirational
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Marnie Whitehurst
Sending love and support from across the pond.
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Sharron Shimbel
With love
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Yvette Nakamoto
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Anonymous
$36
Sandy Blunt
$36
Elizabeth Hay
Apologies for being late :)
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Kevin Fyfe
Good luck on the ride and hope you're feeling okay. Kev
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Loz Norton
Good luck mate! You’ll smash it i’m sure. Wish I could join you, looks a beautiful ride x
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Tim Kidney
Nice one Morgan!xx
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Tracy Cole
Stay strong guys!
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John
Good luck matey!
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Jarrod Paul
Rock it
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Sean Molloy
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Marilou Seiff
Good luck and be strong!
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Ann Leblanc
Sending positive energy for the ride. Thinking of you both.
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Anonymous
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Amy Hannaford
Good luck Alex!
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Laura Bishop
I am sending positive thoughts your way...you and Alex have certainly been through quite a journey this past year. I will get this $25 matched by my work to Brand Cancer Collective. Unfortunately, the match won't be able to contribute to your official total, but assume it does! xo Laura, Luc & Kate
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Bob & Ginette Boudreau
Cheering for you both🤗 Xox
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Andy & Donna Sams
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Anonymous
Get well soon.
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Rémi Caudron
With prayers for strength, clarity and endurance.
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Dolly Parton
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Astrid
Good Luck buddy x
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Melanie Genois
Sending positive vibes
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Maya Jacobi
Sending you and your family strength and positive vibes 💜
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Teresa Mendieta
$21
Sarah Carrie
Go Lee ,,,,
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Laura Hasler
Good luck Lee! You will do great!
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Adam Clayton
Good luck. Loads of love, adam, Gary and cam x
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Richard Smith
$21
Nicole Carey
Good Luck!!
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Xavier
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Lynnette Smith
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