1200km cyclist riders in town this week

EPIC BIKE RIDE FOR GREAT CAUSE... Georgie Herbert and Cambell Brown about to embark on a 1200km bike journey across Victoria to raise funds for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation. Photo: Supplied

OVARIAN cancer sadly has a low survival rate, with women in regional areas facing the added challenge of accessing timely treatment after diagnosis.

The Silver Lining Ride raises awareness of, and funding for, the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF). Cyclists have embarked on a 1200km ride across Victoria to raise funds for and awareness about this most lethal gynaecological cancer.

Shepparton will host cyclists as part of on this epic 1200km journey this afternoon through to tomorrow where they will continue their ride to Bendigo and beyond.

The Silver Lining Ride began in 2017 and was founded in memory of two friends lost to ovarian cancer, Mandy Herbert, and Helen Hatzis. This year’s ride will be led by Mandy’s daughter, Georgie Herbert, who co-founded it with OCRF ambassador Clint Stanaway.
Clint, and fellow OCRF ambassador and former AFL player Campbell Brown, who lost his mother, Kay, to ovarian cancer in 2019, will join Georgie for part of it. “Ovarian cancer is the most lethal gynaecological cancer, yet it is critically underfunded. Unless this changes, we will continue losing mothers, wives, sisters, daughters, and friends.”

“The OCRF funds research into ovarian cancer to improve lives today and save lives tomorrow,” said OCRF CEO Lucinda Nolan. As well as the Mildura to Melbourne ride, more than 100 participants are completing a ‘virtual’ ride of 1068km either outdoors or on an exercise bike throughout November.

The 1068km signifies one kilometre for each woman who died from ovarian cancer in Australia last year. Ms Nolan thanked the riders and said their dedication and support was vital for the OCRF to continue funding research into ovarian cancer. “For our best shot at improving ovarian cancer survival rates, our collective challenge is to move the fight beyond researchers in the lab to more funding from government, corporates and communities.”

To find out more or donate to the Silver Lining Ride, visit silverliningride.com.au.

EPIC BIKE RIDE FOR GREAT CAUSE… Georgie Herbert and Cambell Brown about to embark on a 1200km bike journey across Victoria to raise funds for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation. Photo: Supplied