Bridge 2 Bridge Charity Ride

Big News Announcement:

I have signed up for the 2013 Bridge 2 Bridge charity ride, beginning 4th May.

The Bridge 2 Bridge charity ride will see 12 intrepid cyclists ride from the Storey Bridge in BRISBANE to the Harbour Bridge in SYDNEY, covering over 1000kms in 8 days.

The Bridge 2 Bridge aims to raise money and awareness for the Cure For Life Foundation who do fantastic work in brain cancer treatments and preventative research. The ride will coincide with the national Brain Cancer Awareness Week and we will be visiting schools along the way to spread the word about the good work being done by Cure For Life.

My Motivation
In 2012 I heard the bad news that my very good friends mum had been diagnosed with a brain tumor. She spent much of the year in and out of hospital. Unfortunately the treatments were not as effective as hoped and she returned home for Christmas. As is the case with cancer, her condition deteriorated quickly. Sadly, Joanne Oudejans passed away at New Years surrounded by her family.

My cycling buddy and work colleague Eddie Pose is no stranger to cancer. 4 years ago he was first diagnosed with cancer and the following treatments proved successful in defeating it. It was a joyous occasion and he had a newfound zest for life. Fast forwarding to 2012 saw him re-diagnosed with secondary Lymphoma cancer. A long period of treatment, stem cell transplants and immune system replacement followed. It finally seemed like he was on top of it by December. We even enjoyed a few rides together during the holidays.

Unfortunately, he was admitted back into hospital after Christmas with a gut virus. Just weeks later, we learnt that cancer had made its way into his bone marrow and there was nothing more that could be done. As I write this, Eddie is spending his last moments with his wife and close family. I was relieved to be able to see him for a short time yesterday- just to say our goodbyes and thank him for his great friendship.

I had been searching for a goal, a challenge, for me undertake this year. When I stumbled across the Bridge 2 Bridge website, and saw that it benefited the fight against cancer - it was meant to be.

I promised to complete the ride and raise as much money as I could on behalf of Eddie and Joey. Every pedal stroke of my 1000km journey will be for them both.

Ride Website:
http://www.bridgetobridge.org

Foundation Website:
http://www.cureforlife.org.au

Donation Website:
http://www.everydayhero.com.au/bridge_2_bridge_cycle_charity_ride_team