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25.01.2022 News just in... A HUGE thank you to every one of our Unite heroes, and everyone who has donated to Unite - Your Way so far. You are all amazing, and we cant thank you enough for the massive impact youre making for people facing cancer. ... Have a brilliant weekend, happy training!

24.01.2022 Turn your volume up, and have a look at what just arrived

24.01.2022 We have amazing walkers and riders joining us not just from all over Australia - but even overseas! If you are able to get outside to exercise, why not have some fun with exploring your neighborhood and tracking your route on Strava like we did. Don't forget to tag us in your training pictures #UnitetoFightCancer

23.01.2022 One of our Fundraising heroes, Byron Remedios Byron has been involved in fundraising events for Peter Mac for 4 years now, his commitment each year to smash his fundraising is outstanding and there's always a smile on his face. We are honoured to have Byron onboard for 2020, part of our Unite team riding along side us, providing encouragement each kilometre (albeit virtually this year!) As a Peter Mac ambassador, he has told us I will keep doing this for as long as my ...legs and my bum permits me! Without our incredible supporters, events like Unite to Fight Cancer would not be able to fund so much of Peter Mac's pioneering research. Participants courage like Byrons and their efforts to raise truly incredible amounts, make them the core of our vibrant fundraising community. For the difference you enable our research teams to make, we want to thank you!

22.01.2022 A HUGE thank you to our extraordinary top 5 fundraisers Every dollar raised makes a difference to our work, and research at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre impacts people with all types of cancer, right around the globe. With the support of each and every one of you, we can bring hope to even more people.... To find out more about the impact you can make: https://unitetofightcancer.org.au/about/about-peter-mac/ And to join us, sign up for free today at https://unitetofightcancer.org.au

22.01.2022 We have some awesome merchandise this year, that you can earn by reaching fundraising milestones A massive thank you, and congrats to these legends for reaching over $500 raised in LESS THAN 1 DAY! Well done to Sam Germana, Catherine Tritt, Dave Wade, Dion Killen, Archie Mihalopoulos, James Whiteroad, Dave Rouvray, Tayla Rappolt, Ann Anderson, Victoria Obieglo and Roland Kenney! ... Every dollar raised will help to make a difference for families facing cancer - we can't thank the Unite Community enough.

22.01.2022 Join Graeme, and thousands of others for this years Unite to Fight Cancer - Your Way! Next month, challenge yourself to ride 200km or walk 60km over 10 days, make an impact - and win awesome rewards! Click here to sign up for free today, and secure your spot www.unitetofightcancer.org.au

21.01.2022 When Jess first came to Peter Mac, she had been diagnosed with a very rare form of cancer conjunctival ocular melanoma. At just 22 years of age, Jess had to ...have her left eye removed, in the hope this would remove the cancer. Unfortunately, only a year later, the cancer was back this time in her brain. While her cancer was extremely rare, Jess was fortunate to be able to access the latest research insights and treatment at Peter Mac. In fact, she had quite the team of experts behind her as Jess explains, within a day of arriving at Peter Mac they had already created a huge plan. I had a team of 50 specialists working to find the best course of action for me, which made me feel very comfortable. We are happy to share that it has now been five years since Jess' diagnosis. Peter Mac is at the forefront of cancer research and they have given me a second chance. I get to create a beautiful life beyond what could have been a terminal diagnosis. Find out more about how Peter Mac is focused on improving outcomes for people with rare and complex cancers: https://act.petermac.org/jess/

21.01.2022 A Peter Mac advocate and cycling enthusiast - Nick Mahon, captain of Team Trudo are returning for their 4th Unite to Fight Cancer ride this October After my father and mother in law passed away from cancer, my son in law was then diagnosed. My inspiration is to help the Peter Mac Foundation by raising as much funds as we can to assist research staff in finding cures for this terrible disease which effects most families like ours. And to at least change the journey for ...others diagnosed with cancer. "Even during these difficult times all the people who have supported me and Peter Mac over the last four years are always glad to support and donate. I have promised everyone that I will complete the 200kms in the allotted time frame, which will include using my indoor trainer and riding out on the road for 1 hour per day, as per the current restrictions. Although we are in difficult COVID times, Cancer doesn't stop effecting our family and friends, including ours." Over the years Nick and Team Trudo have been just one of the amazing teams Uniting in our fight against cancer. Although we can't ride alongside you this year, we will have our virtual cheer squad ready! To join Nick, and hundreds of others already signed up for Unite - Your Way just head to https://unitetofightcancer.org.au and sign up for free.

19.01.2022 A heartfelt thank you to over 3,200 participants, and more than 23,000 sponsors for making this happen This will make a significant impact to our research at Peter Mac, we can’t thank you enough.

19.01.2022 Happy weekend This year's a new type of challenge for Unite - Your Way and I'll be here to support you along the way to keep you motivated, help with fundraising and make sure you have fun ! How are you planning on doing your challenge this year? Let me tell you how I'm going to do mine... ... I hope you'll be joining me and I'm sure I'll be chatting to you soon Rachel

19.01.2022 An very big thank you to everyone that got behind our competition today! But, in true competition style there can only be one winner.... Please join us in giving Ride4Tige a HUGE well done. ... Robert and his team take part every year, in memory of Roberts son Lucas (Tige), who was an inpatient of Peter Mac in 2003. Lucas sadly passed away in August 2015 aged just 20. And every year the Team ride with a picture of Lucas on their jersey We hope you enjoy your physical, or virtual team dinner on us - thank you again!

19.01.2022 Missing the days when we could hug our besties like this

17.01.2022 Over 3,200 of us UNITED to cover more than 310,000km and together, with your mates, families and colleagues you raised a magnificent $1.7m! We’re utterly blown away by the generosity, inspiring stories, and community support. And how far we all managed to go. We hope you are hugely proud of all you achieved. We can’t thank you enough.... See more

16.01.2022 Wow what an epic 10 days that was! 3,207 of you passionate walkers and riders raised over $1.7 million for crucial cancer research here at Peter Mac. We have been so inspired by the amazing stories and efforts you have put in, and we just wanted to thank you once again

16.01.2022 A champion with an infectious personality, John Margelis John took on Unite to Fight Cancer 6 weeks post operation and started chemotherapy just one day after his walk last year. True courage and determination shown in every step, maybe just a few blisters to take home too Johns story... In August 2019 I was diagnosed with Bowel Cancer, with a 13 cm tumour in my bowel. I listened to my body and went for a colonoscopy; I was given the sad news straight away that I had bowel cancer. After a CT Scan I was told that I was fortunate and it hadn't spread. I was operated on two weeks later and here I am today 6 weeks after the operation walking 7 kms to raise funds and awareness for cancer. I am cancer free... this is a good news story. I was Stage 2 when I was treated. I urge you all to do your checks and tests, get it early to get a good outcome. The staff at Peter Mac are amazing people and I was supported every step of the way. Love John This is why we Unite - will you join us this year?

16.01.2022 Make today the day that you register to Unite Your Way this October! Free registration is now open, and it takes just two minutes: https://unitetofightcancer.org.au/ We're so excited to see many new, and familiar faces jump on board already! Its going to be so wonderful to take on this virtual challenge with you all ... A HUGE welcome back to some of our incredible teams Browns Bums, Team Trudo, ARPANSA, The Peely Wallies, Team VCFG and many more! Let's do this!

15.01.2022 This weekend you helped us reach over $450,000 raised!! We cant thank you enough for your incredible efforts so far - and we still have over 3 weeks to go before the Unite - Your Way challenge begins! Thank you for making an extraordinary impact to cancer research at Peter Mac.

14.01.2022 Next month as you take on the 10-day challenge, there will be hundreds of Peter Mac staff uniting with you. And, one of those heroes is Prof Rick Pearson, Associate Director of Laboratory Research. Like all of us, I have lost family and friends to cancer and know more who are living with it. ... I have the privilege of working in the best cancer research institution in the country and know first hand that Discovery Research is the key to improving patient outcomes. Unfortunately, our research is limited by the constraints of available funding. The funding provided by the Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation is essential for maintaining the cutting edge technology and resources required to keep us at the forefront of international research. Importantly, it is also invaluable for our newest, most innovative projects that are often overlooked by traditional funding bodies. I am training and running to support the Foundation in the great work they are doing for research at Peter Mac and to show my commitment to cancer patients and their families. Rick is heading up the research team this year and is very excited to walk (virtually) alongside you! A big thank you again to everyone for your support, we couldn't do what we do without you!

13.01.2022 WE DID IT! Wow. What an incredible 10 days it has been. Right now, collectively, we've walked, run, crawled, ridden and pushed over 312,000km and raised over $1.68 million! ... And because of all you have done, Peter Mac can continue its life saving research and support of people diagnosed with cancer, and their families. We just can't thank you enough. Of course, none of this would have happened without the support of over 25,000 generous friends and family, who donated to support your challenge! We've made a special thank you video for your donors and supporters, turn up your volume - and share this far and wide - you should be SO proud of what you have achieved!

13.01.2022 WOW! Together, our Unite Community have managed to clock up over 15,500 kilometres in training ALREADY! Thats about the same distance from Melbourne to Greece! Join us for Unite - Your Way this year and be a part of something special. Its free to sign up at www.unitetofightcancer.org.au and you can track your training kilometres from the moment you register.... Lets do this

13.01.2022 Thank you so much to all of our riders and walkers, and to all of their sponsors for helping us raise over $200,000 already! We still have six weeks to go before we take on the Unite - Your Way challenge together. Let's do this!

12.01.2022 Not all heroes wear capes. This week, Alphan Culha took the #1 spot on the leaderboard, raising a staggering $18,000!!! We are beyond grateful for your support Alphan, welcome back again! Thank you for Uniting with us, and for giving it your all, to make a difference for people facing cancer.... Please join us in giving Alphan massive congrats, kudos, and virtual high-fives!

12.01.2022 This week, we spoke to Archie Mihalopoulos - who is taking on the 200km ride this October. ''Despite everything going on, we can't lose sight that cancer is still a massive issue and needs to be dealt with. My family and friends know this and have been more than happy to donate and support which is all the motivation that is needed because cancer doesn't stop for anyone or anything. Everyone has been touched by it in some way or another and it needs to be stopped.'' ''For Vic...torians, it's still really easy to prepare for, and do this challenge. For the walk, it's 10 walks (or jogs) around your 5km permitted radius over 10 days. For the ride, it's a few laps around your permitted 5km radius each day.'' ''For Victorians and everyone, it's the motivation to get fit, get active, get outside and kick cancer's bum. We've got this!" Thank you, Archie, for sharing your inspiring words this week, we're with you 100%! To join Archie, and hundreds of others already signed up for Unite - Your Way just head to https://unitetofightcancer.org.au and sign up for free - it takes just two minutes.

12.01.2022 Proudly show your support with our Unite Your Way frame! Just click the 'try it' button below to add it to your facebook profile photo.

12.01.2022 Honour a loved one or your own journey on the last day of Unite! Add your name alongside our Unite fundraisers to make a massive impact today https://tree.unitetofightcancer.org.au

12.01.2022 Were going off with a bang and today we're giving away a $200 Uber Eats voucher! There are so many awesome new teams, and past teams jumping onboard. And so, we wanted to give you a way to Unite tonight with your teammates, even if you can't be physically together right now. Every team in this year's Unite to Fight Cancer will get one entry in the draw for every 5 team members you have signed up by 5pm today.... If you have 5 members in your team by 5pm, you get one entry, if you have 10 members - you get two entries! We'll email the lucky winner just after 5pm tonight with your voucher to enjoy dinner at a distance with your team! Register to take on the Unite Your Way virtual challenge this year for free today at: www.unitetofightcancer.org.au T&C's below!

12.01.2022 Simply incredible. Together, you have helped to raise over $375,000 so far, which will make a huge impact to our research here at Peter Mac. Theres just 1 month to go until the 10-day challenge...... The countdown is on!

12.01.2022 Registrations open TOMORROW! Join us for Unite Your Way and help to support urgent cancer research here at Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation. Free registration... Your way - your challenge No fundraising minimum Whether this is your first, or your fifth event for Peter Mac we would LOVE for you to join us. Whos excited? Let us know in the comments

11.01.2022 Thank you, youre incredible

10.01.2022 We hope you and your family are keeping well and safe! We're very pumped to say that registrations for this year's Unite to Fight Cancer - Your Way, will open next Tuesday, July 28th! Get ready for...... A 10-day virtual challenge 200km Ride or 60km walk Registration is free No minimum fundraising amount Will you be joining us? Tag a mate in the comments who should be by your side!

09.01.2022 So far weve got 3 teams in the running to win the $200 Uber Eats voucher, with the winner announced shortly after 5pm today! Well done to ARPANSA, Browns Bums, and Northey who have all been busy rounding up their teammates! Just reach 5 team members by 5pm today to get an entry into the draw.... Registration is free this year, and you can sign up at www.unitetofightcancer.org.au

08.01.2022 Tomorrow will be a big day for our participants in Melbourne, training can level up from 1 = 2 hours!

07.01.2022 Since we opened registrations yesterday, we have had so many of you sign up - THANK YOU It's brilliant to see so many new, and returning faces. We're very excited to Unite with each of you this October, and whilst we won't be on the streets cheering you on - we'll be cheering you on virtually over the coming months! Sign up now to join us for this exciting virtual challenge, Unite Your Way - registration is free www.unitetofightcancer.org.au

05.01.2022 A big thank you to the 800+ incredible people signed up already for this years Unite - Your Way! Secure your spot for our virtual event now at https://unitetofightcancer.org.au - its free, weve got some awesome kit this year and our exclusive Facebook Group community are on fire with their training and fundraising

05.01.2022 Many things in life are uncertain - but our hope and determination are not. Times are tough for all of us in Victoria right now but weve been heartened by the hundreds of people who have signed up for this years virtual Unite, already raising over $50,000 in just a few days! In particular, weve been inspired by your messages and your creativity on how you plan to train and fundraise over the coming weeks thank you! ... Lets make this lockdown count not just to beat back COVID-19, but to make a huge difference for those in our community going through a cancer diagnosis and treatment right now. Melbourne, Victoria and Australia we stand #United.

04.01.2022 We've now raised $125,000 - that is simply incredible! A huge thank you to our wonderful riders and walkers, and to everyone that has sponsored you so far. And - a big thanks from Vi, a researcher at Peter Mac! ... Vi lost his mum to breast cancer when he was just 18 years old. Inspired by his mum, he decided to focus his career on this area of research. Every dollar raised helps to power research, which impacts people with all types of cancer, right around the globe. Great job, and thank you again to our amazing Unite community! Together, we can achieve so much - we've still got 7 weeks to go. Let's do this!

02.01.2022 Thank you so much to each and every one of you that has joined up to Unite with us this October! By being part of #UnitetoFightCancer and fundraising for Peter Mac, youll be giving some of the brightest minds in cancer research the specialised technologies needed to make exciting breakthroughs. Please join us in giving a HUGE thank you to these inspirational Top 5 Teams on the leaderboard right now, you are simply incredible

02.01.2022 Jazz up your Zoom calls, and show everyone that youre stepping up to Unite this October! We have Zoom backgrounds available inside your fundraising hub, they are a fantastic way to spread the word about your epic challenge. Just let us know if you need any assistance on setting one up