Mineral Resources (MinRes) has once again supported the annual Cancer 200 Ride to raise funds for the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research (the Perkins) in Western Australia.
Almost 2000 riders took part in this year’s two-day event – including 87 MinRes riders – completing the 200km round trip from Perth to Mandurah and back on October 12–13.
The Perkins is a leading WA medical research centre conducting innovative research to tackle some of the world’s biggest health issues.
The Cancer 200 Ride is the institute’s major fundraising event and the highest fundraising charity cycling event in Australia, this year alone raising more than $10 million.
This year the MinRes team raised an impressive total of $885,999 – including a $10,000 donation from MinRes – bringing team’s total contribution to $2.3 million over the past six years.
MinRes rider Chad Holmgreen said he was proud to be part of an engaged and generous team supporting the worthy cause.
“The level of camaraderie and support from such a large group was both motivational and empowering,” Holmgreen said.
Fellow team member Asha Nayak enjoyed her first event ride and said it was a privilege to wear the MinRes jersey.
“The ride itself was very challenging, but making it to the finish line was exhilarating,” Nayak said.
MinRes’ participation in the annual event wouldn’t was supported by a team of volunteers keeping riders hydrated, fed, motivated and safe. This year, 15 MinRes employees and family members donated their time.
In addition to Cancer 200 Ride for the Perkins fundraising, MinRes has contributed over $2.5 million to the Perkins as part of a longstanding partnership.
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