12 – 21 March | Canberra to Hobart

Why I’m Riding for Tour de Cure

As soon as I saw that Tour de Cure was celebrating its 20th year, I knew I had to be part of it.

Cancer has deeply impacted my life — not only as a doctor but personally. I was diagnosed with breast cancer 20 years ago, and again six years later. As a GP, I walk alongside my patients every day as they face their own cancer journeys. I know how devastating and life-changing this disease can be.

I’m riding to raise vital funds for cancer research — to help improve early detection, treatment, and survival rates. I want to be part of the solution, so that one day, my children and future generations in my family won’t have to face the same battles.

This ride is also deeply personal. I’m riding for two incredible people:

• My dad, Charlie, who passed away suddenly from lymphoma 12 years ago. He was taken far too soon, and I miss him every single day.

• My Auntie Dotty, a dedicated theatre nurse who spent her life caring for others. When I first wrote this, she was bravely fighting pancreatic cancer. She has since passed away, but her strength and compassion continue to inspire me.

Joining Tour de Cure is my way of honouring them — and of fighting for a future without cancer.