Enjoy some pics here:
https://www.facebook.com/braincancercollective2024 Bike Ride Done and Dusted
Just a huge thank you to all
involved, but especially you our beautiful donors. Your generosity and
messages of support are so important, thanks.
Despite some very wet weather on the 2nd day yesterday, we completed the
250kms in good spirits. Looking at the forecast for the event, we
were pleasantly surprised to complete the 127km day one on dry roads, but just
in case the forecast was true, we enjoyed great comradery, finishing with an
extra 30km.
Day 2 skies looked threatening but we snuck in 42km as the heavy rain started. The ride was postponed in the hope we could finish later in the day. Presentations were held at Hornsby BMW. Not to be beaten, we completed the final 50km on the home trainers.
I’m putting some of the pics on my donation website and on facebook here https://www.facebook.com/braincancercollective - I hope you enjoy.
Thanks again for your support, best wishes,
Ross
For my old cycling buddies from the 70's and 80's ...... Win that sprint with your own personal lead-out train
If nothing changes, I will be around for many more years – this positive news is not true for most people with a brain cancer diagnosis.
Many of you might remember that I am considered, by all the specialists, as a very lucky cyclist.
Now, almost 11 years since having a seizure while riding my bike, I’m still getting the all clear on my regular MRI scans, as my Oncologist, Professor Helen Wheeler says (and I always laugh), “still nothing found”.
My brain
tumour was considered one of the best type to get, (unlike a Glioblastoma where
the average survival time is only 18 months), my prognosis is good.
There is still no cure for brain cancer and the survival rates
for patients diagnosed with a brain tumour have not improved in 40 years, still
only 5% survive after 5 years.
If you can donate any amount, please go to the donation page below, I can’t thank you enough, but THANK YOU.
Cheers
Ross
Hi! I need your support
The Bike Ride for Brain Cancer has already raised over $1 million dollars to help kick start our Consortium's projects but we need your help to raise another $6 million over the next 3 years.
Currently:
- Brain cancer kills more children than any other disease;
- Brain cancer kills more adults under 40 than any other cancer;
- Brain cancer is extremely difficult to access and virtually
impossible to completely remove;
- There is not enough tumour tissue available for research;
- We don’t have the big data that can provide valuable insights
and ensure gold standards in treatment.
- Unlike other cancer groups, survival rates in brain cancer have
barely shifted in the past 40 years.
Our mission is to change this, and we need your help to make it happen. Our Consortium is building the national platforms this country needs to benefit the ENTIRE brain cancer research community and ultimately all brain cancer patients across Australia.
I'm taking part in The Bike Ride for Brain Cancer raising funds for research to find new treatments and better outcomes for children and adults suffering from this devastating disease.
I would be so grateful if you could please help me change the future for brain cancer patients and their families by donating to my fundraising page.
All donations over $2 are tax deductible and you'll receive a receipt via email. Thank you in advance for your support.
Thank you to my Sponsors
$2.01k
Ross, Di, Jas, Steve & Max Bowles
$514.55
Peter Ritchie
Don't fall off!
$301
Mary Ann Lynn
Have a safe & smooth ride!
$300
Sandy & Geoff Bowles
Keep up the good work Ross!
$263.75
Jessica Morse
You’re an inspiration, Ross! Go get ‘em, my friend! Miss you! XX
$263.75
Barbara And Bill Hirn
Go get em, Ross!
$263.75
Daryn Middlebrook
Well done Ross, you are a legend mate and a wonderful ambassador for this important cause.
$263.75
Linda Hatfield
$260
David Matcham
$250
The Starkeys
Keep on rolling Rosco
$250
Neild
Great work Ross
$211
David Downey
Go hard Ross!!!
$211
Stephen Fairless
Hey mate, have a great ride 👍
$211
Judith Wainwright
Good luck Ross, from both of us. Judith and Jeff
$151
Fiona
Marvellous!!! Love from Izzi & the Halliday Shands
$120
Ross Bowles
$116.05
Briggsy
Well done Ross, you are amazing Briggsy
$116.05
John Hunt
Good on you Ross. You are an inspiration.
$116.05
John & Mel Kippen
Great cause, all the very best Ross x
$116.05
Ryan & Debbie Rogers
$116.05
Cathie And Matt G
Our fave local champion !!
$111
The Armstrongs
Good luck and enjoy 😉
$105.50
Mary Mccann
$105.50
David Rogers
$105
Timbs Family
Go Ross and your loving family
$105
Garron Buckland
$104
David Strong
Go easy on the other riders mate! All the best
$104
Nikki & David Bannister
Congratulations Ross, we can’t believe your legs are still up for this after all these years! Very proud of you and all that you do.
$100
Aimee
An important cause close to my heart, having lost my favourite cousin to brain cancer when we were both 33. Ride well!
$100
Bethan Davis
$73.85
Andrew Thomas
GO Rosco, you champion. Looking forward to riding with you mate.
$73.85
Jack De Vries
Great cause, great ride... go Rosscoe!!
$73.85
Neighbour
On ya bike Ross! Xx
$73.85
Tony Smith
Looking good Bowlesy. 👍
$73.85
Sally Neary
Go Ross!!
$73.85
Craig Downing
$70
Sashe
All the best Ross!
$58.02
Bill Wood
Just a normal ride for you Ross. Good luck.
$52.75
David Ledger
Keep riding Ross. You are truely an inspiration.
$52.75
Daniele Vanolini
Hoping the weather improves! Great cause 👍
$52.75
Marcus Judge
Good stuff, Ross!
$52.75
Elise And Tim Kemp
Best wishes for the ride. Go well Ross.
$52.75
Mark Graydon
$52.75
Mark Lacey
Great cause Ross, keep riding! 🚴💨
$52
Terry Chigwidden
All the best for the BRFBC. Have a great ride!!
$50
Greg Evans
$50
Shane Nichols
Great stuff Ross!
$36.93
Kelli Mark
$36.93
Sonia South
$36.93
Jay Schmid
Unbelievable story of perseverance….was not aware that you and Di had been facing this for years. Stick around and take good care of her!
$21.10
Kate S
$21.10
Chris And Cynthia Hughes
$21.10
