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South West Bike Trek 2020

Published: October 2nd, 2020

Source: 97.3 CoastFM – 2 October 2020

On Sunday 11th October, The South West Bike Trek begins in Perth and finishes in Augusta on Saturday, 17th October. The event will involve 15 mature aged riders, who will make the 600km trek to raise money for the Children’s Leukemia & Cancer Research Foundation (CLCRF).

The South West Bike Trek is the biggest purely volunteer run fundraising event for childhood cancer in WA and since it started in 2002, has raised close to $700,000 for CLCRF.

This year, organizers are calling for the public to “adopt a rider” in an effort to assist the fundraising efforts of the 15 incredible riders who have signed up for the challenge. Due to COVID-19 severely impacting the riders’ ability to fundraise, schools are also being encouraged to support riders by holding gold coin donation days.

It’s such a wonderful event that almost never happened this year due to COVID-19 and they’d love to get the word out about this incredibly important event.

There are a number of riders from Mandurah and surrounds involved in the trek as well!

The 2020 South West Bike Trek is expected to follow the below schedule:

Day 1 Sunday 11 October – South Perth to Fairbridge
Day 2 Monday 12 October – Fairbridge to Preston return
Day 3 Tuesday 13 October – Fairbridge to Harvey
Day 4 Wednesday 14 October – Harvey to Bunbury
Day 5 Thursday 15 October – Bunbury to Busselton
Day 6 Friday 16 October – Busselton to Margaret River
Day 7 Saturday 17 October – Margaret River to Augusta

For more information about the event, head to: https://swbiketrek.com.au/
To donate to and support a rider, head to: https://swbiketrek.com.au/support-riders/

Riders excited for 2020 trek

Published: September 30th, 2020

Source: Bunbury Mail – September 30 2020 – 10:29AM

WA’s premier charity bike ride is back for its 18th anniversary when 15 riders take to the road on October 11.

The trek will see the riders travel 600 kilometres from Perth to Augusta in the hope of raising $40,000 for the Children’s Leukaemia & Cancer Research Foundation (CLCRF). After cycling through some WA’s most spectacular roads the riders will finish in August on October 17.

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South West Trek to raise money for childhood cancer

Published: September 30th, 2020

Source: Busselton Dunsborough Mail – September 30 2020 – 10:29AM

WA’s premier charity bike ride is back for its 18th anniversary when 15 riders take to the road on October 11.

The trek will see the riders travel 600 kilometres from Perth to Augusta in the hope of raising $40,000 for the Children’s Leukaemia & Cancer Research Foundation (CLCRF). After cycling through some WA’s most spectacular roads the riders will finish in August on October 17.

The event has been organised once again by South West Bike Trek coordinator and foundation member Eric Maddock, with the help of local Lions and Rotary Clubs. There are a range of riders from Mandurah, Harvey and Bunbury taking on the challenge.

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WA charity bike ride hopes to raise $40,000 for Children’s Leukaemia and Cancer Research Foundation

Published: September 23rd, 2020

Source: MICEBTN – Wednesday 23 September 2020

Western Australia’s charity bike ride is back for its 18th anniversary, with 15 riders set to make the epic 600km journey from Perth to Augusta in the hope of raising $40,000 for the Children’s Leukaemia & Cancer Research Foundation (CLCRF).
This year’s trek will begin on Sunday, 11 October from Sir James Mitchell Park, South Perth foreshore, with riders travelling across some of the most spectacular roads in WA before winding up in Augusta on Saturday, 17 October.

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South Yunderup great-grandmother to ride 600km for children’s charity

Published: September 8th, 2020

Source: Mandurah Mail: Sept 8 2020: 2:58pm
Author: Justin Rake

She’s conquered depression, and now she’s out to conquer the physical world. She’s 81-year-old great-grandmother Paula Prynne of South Yunderup, and her story is nothing short of an inspiration. Next month Paula will ride her bike across a 600-kilometre journey from Perth to Augusta as part of the South West Bike Trek, raising funds for children’s cancer research.

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Perth cancer charity spreading kindness

Published: June 11th, 2020

Source: Western Suburbs Weekly – Laura Pond,

A CHILDREN’S cancer charity has launched a fundraiser with a difference – urging people to nominate others deserving of experiences from a Zoom session with national cricket coach Justin Langer to a down south getaway.

The Children’s Leukaemia and Cancer Research Foundation launched the 40k in 40 days initiative to mark the Subiaco-based charity’s 40th anniversary.

With the COVID-19 pandemic hampering original fundraising plans, it instead sought businesses to donate gifts and is encouraging people to nominate a deserving recipient.

Foundation head of development Kylie Dalton said the charity did not feel right seeking donations amid the pandemic so instead aimed to create a ‘circle of kindness’.

“We encourage everybody to get involved, we all must know somebody that needs a little bit of kindness,” she said.

“It’s why these 40 acts of kindness in the community can really make a difference.”

A different business and their gift is highlighted on each of the 40 days until June 30.

Foundation patron and coach of the Australian cricket team, Justin Langer, urged people to support the cause and donated a gift of a 30-minute chat via Zoom plus cricket memorabilia.

Other gifts include a stay at Pullmans Bunker Bay, vegetable garden makeover by Garden Gurus, $500 voucher to Leederville Cameras and meal kits from This Little Pig Went to Market.

Nominations can be made at www.40kin40days.com.au.

Gifts for the Giving

Published: June 5th, 2020

Source: The West Australian Newspaper – Friday 5 June 2020, Inside Cover

This year was supposed to be a big deal for the Children’s Leukaemia & Cancer Research Foundation — the 40th anniversary of the organisation that helped create the world-renowned Telethon Kids Institute and annually raises $1 million for Telethon.

Across those four decades, CLCRF has directly contributed to research that has led to some childhood cancers going from a survival rate of just 20 per cent 40 years ago to up to 80 per cent today.

“When I started planning this year I had lots of celebrations in mind,” CLCRF head of development Kylie Dalton admitted.

Then COVID-19 hit. The research foundation had to scrap events that involved mass gatherings, and, while a pre-planned 40k in 40 Days initiative could have been staged virtually — other charities have gone down that path — Dalton didn’t think it was the right thing to do in the circumstances.

“We can’t ask supporters for money in such a challenging time, so, instead of asking for something, we’re giving something back,” she said.

For 40 days, which started on May 21 and runs to the end of this month, CLCRF has partnered with its corporate supporters to come up with a collection of 40 “gifts” that will be given away to worthy recipients. From a one-on-one session with organisation patron and cricket legend Justin Langer — what a ripper experience that would be for a school cricket team — to luxury goods and tradie services, the gifts also allow CLCRF to promote its corporate partners during a time when those businesses could really benefit from a profile boost.

You can nominate anyone or any organisation to receive a gift, so head to 40kin40days.com.au to share a little kindness in our community.

40k in 40 days: Children’s cancer charity marks anniversary with 40 Days of Kindness

Published: June 5th, 2020

Source: PerthNow: Laura Pond – Western Suburbs Weekly,

A CHILDREN’S cancer charity has launched a fundraiser with a difference – urging people to nominate others deserving of experiences from a Zoom session with national cricket coach Justin Langer to a down south getaway.

The Children’s Leukaemia and Cancer Research Foundation launched the 40k in 40 days initiative to mark the Subiaco-based charity’s 40th anniversary.

With the COVID-19 pandemic hampering original fundraising plans, it instead sought businesses to donate gifts and is encouraging people to nominate a deserving recipient.

Foundation head of development Kylie Dalton said the charity did not feel right seeking donations amid the pandemic so instead aimed to create a ‘circle of kindness’.

“We encourage everybody to get involved, we all must know somebody that needs a little bit of kindness,” she said.

“It’s why these 40 acts of kindness in the community can really make a difference.”

A different business and their gift is highlighted on each of the 40 days until June 30.

Foundation patron and coach of the Australian cricket team, Justin Langer, urged people to support the cause and donated a gift of a 30-minute chat via Zoom plus cricket memorabilia.

Other gifts include a stay at Pullmans Bunker Bay, vegetable garden makeover by Garden Gurus, $500 voucher to Leederville Cameras and meal kits from This Little Pig Went to Market.

Nominations can be made at www.40kin40days.com.au.

Kindness at heart of kids cancer campaign

Published: May 30th, 2020

Source: Post Newspapers, May 30 2020 – page 68

To mark its 40th anniversary the Children’s Leukaemia & Cancer Research Foundation has launched the 40K in 40 days initiative, having connected with 40 businesses to provide gifts to those most deserving. Each gift, valued from $500 to $5000, and its associated busi-ness, will be featured on one of the 40 days of the campaign until June 30 on the campaign website and social media. Visit 40kin40days.com.au and nominate someone worthy of receiving a particular gift, creating a circle of kindness.

While 40Kin40days was originally planned to be a fundraising campaign, the current climate has forced the foundation to change, with the charity pivoting to have the K now stand for Kindness and pay it forward to their supporters instead.

“We’ve had to make a lot of changes with our celebra-tory year because of what is happening around the world, including making the hard decision to cancel all pre-planned campaigns and celebrations, because it just didn’t seem right to ask for money from our supporters.” Kylie Dalton, head of develop-ment for CLCRF, said.

Subiaco-based CLCRF has spent the past 40 years raising funds for childhood cancer research. It understands the effect isolation can have on families – working with many to tell their stories about repeatedly needing to spend months on end in hospital away from their extended family and friends.

The 40Kin40days initiative also aims to help support the donating businesses, with each of the 40 days dedicated to showcasing one business per day.

CLCRF patron and Australian cricket coach Justin Langer said: “I have enjoyed being a patron for CLCRF for the past 20 years and I’m really excited about the 40Kin40days campaign. I see this as being a great way to support those who re-ally need it. I hope you all get behind it too.”

Log on to www.40kin40days.com.au, choose one of the gifts, then submit a nominee, explaining why that person needs or deserves the chosen gift. Monetary contributions are welcome but the main purpose of the campaign is to create the circle of kindness and help people in need. Businesses able to donate a gift should contact CLCRF on 9363 7400.

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