Team MinRes rides 200km for cancer research

The Perkins is a leading WA medical research centre conducting innovative research to tackle some of the world’s biggest health issues. Its world-class teams accelerate delivery of life-saving medical breakthroughs aimed at improving the health of all Western Australians.
(Image source: MinRes) The Perkins is a leading WA medical research centre conducting innovative research to tackle some of the world’s biggest health issues. Its world-class teams accelerate delivery of life-saving medical breakthroughs aimed at improving the health of all Western Australians.

Mineral Resources (MinRes) was proud to once again support the annual Cancer 200 Ride for the Perkins, helping to raise much needed funds for the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.

Almost 2,000 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 and 13.

The community-focused Cancer 200 Ride for the Perkins 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, Team MinRes raised an impressive total of $885,999 — including a $10,000 donation from MinRes — bringing team’s total contribution to $2.3m over the past six years.

MinRes rider Chad Holmgreen says he is proud to be part of an engaged and generous team supporting a worthy cause.

“The level of camaraderie and support from such a large group was both motivational and empowering,” he said.

Fellow team member Asha Nayak enjoyed her first event ride and says it is a privilege to wear the MinRes jersey.

“The ride itself was very challenging, but making it to the finish line was exhilarating,” she said.

Caption 2: After an early Saturday morning departure from Perth Stadium, riders travelled 100km to Mandurah and arrived that afternoon for an evening of presentations, dinner and networking. The next morning, participants were back on their bikes and set off for the return journey to Perth.
(Image source: MinRes) After an early Saturday morning departure from Perth Stadium, riders travelled 100km to Mandurah and arrived that afternoon for an evening of presentations, dinner and networking. The next morning, participants were back on their bikes and set off for the return journey to Perth.

MinRes’ strong following for this annual event wouldn’t be possible without a team of volunteers keeping riders hydrated, fed, motivated and safe. This year, 15 MinRes employees and family members generously donated their time.

In addition to Cancer 200 Ride for the Perkins fundraising, MinRes has contributed over $2.5m to the Perkins as part of a proud and longstanding partnership.

Each year, MinRes contributes financial and in-kind support for local organisations and projects that deliver benefits to the communities where it operates.

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