I’m taking on the ACRF Host challenge to support the Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) in their mission to create a world without cancer.
Right now, 2 in 5 Australians will be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 85. By supporting this cause, we can make a real difference in how we prevent, diagnose, and treat all types of cancer—working toward ending this devastating disease once and for all.
A little about me and why I chose to get involved: I’m 22 years old, and last year, at the age of 21, I lost my father to cancer. My dad was first diagnosed in 2020, and he fought long and hard battle with this ugly disease. Sadly, in late 2023, his battle took a turn for the worse. Experiencing this firsthand has motivated me to raise funds for cancer research, as a tribute to my dad.
I’ll be competing in the Port Macquarie Half Ironman (70.3) on the 4th of May, which includes a 2km swim, 90km bike ride, and 21km run. While I’m new to this kind of challenge (I only started training two months ago for my first triathlon on March 16), I’ll have about six weeks to prepare for the 70.3. My goal is simple: I want to simulate, in some small way, the kind of physical and emotional endurance that cancer patients go through.
Thank you so much for your generous support. Donating to ACRF means you’re helping fund the best cancer research in Australia, giving people—people just like your friends, family, or even yourself—a fighting chance. Every contribution counts.
Thank you to my Sponsors
$1,000
Tracey Van Weelde
$1,000
Giacomo Rossano
$515
David Carhie
Well done Simon..!
$515
Christophe Delorme
Go Simon! Mark is proud of you. 😘
$515
Gavin & Sharyn Bradley
You’ve got this!
$309.30
Soedirdja Family
We are all so proud of you. Such a noble cause and impressive challenge ❤️ here with u every step of the way!
$226.33
Dr Bill Dabney
Great cause Simon My wife and I loved your dad We miss him greatly
$208.60
Dimitri Tops
Great cause for a great man and all people affected by cancer.
$206.20
Jayden Soedirdja
Good stuff bro.
$200
Sue & Ian Hobson
Good luck Simon!
$158.25
Nic
You are gonna make him (and all of us) so proud 💪🙌🧡
$131.88
Louise Cummins
Mark would be proud ❤️
$131.88
Will Mcdonald
$106.12
Patten Family Wa
Well done Simon. So very proud of you Patten’s X
$106.12
Robert Kozak
This is fantastic, a great way to honor him.
$106.12
Anonymous
Incredible, Simon! Best of luck, and thank you for supporting such a worthy cause. So many of us have been affected by this devastating disease within the family, your efforts mean a lot.
$106.12
Catriona
Well done Simon on your huge efforts 🙌🤩
$103.72
Manon Perkes
$103.72
Grace Youlden
$100
Simon Vw
$100
Lucas Van Weelde
Dad is waiting at the finish line 🤍
$100
Harry Algar
$80.25
Anonymous
Smash the half mate!!
$75
Stephanie Larcos
$54.12
Leyla Soley
❤️
$54.12
Anonymous
$54.12
Rachelle Armaly
Wishing you all the best Simon! Dad would be so proud
$54.12
Luke Arnold
💪🏽
$54.12
Marie K And Nick G
$54.12
Mia Ruddle
He’d be so proud of you!
$54.12
Dylan Strydom
$54.12
Redmond
Good on you Simon!! Best of luck for the race mate.
$50
Zoe
Inspiring Simon, best of luck in your training and race!
$50
Greek Farmer
Unreal mate, will be following closely - sure you’ll Kill it, and of course amazing cause
$50
Harriet Limbers
$50
Charlotte North
💛💛
$50
Gabby H
$50
Mac North
🙏🙏🙏
$50
Josh Benneyworth
Love what your doing king, hope your doing well and keep up the grind ❤️ FCK CANCER!
$32.43
Nyah Carlson
$30
Keff
Wishing you all the best my king x
$27.81
Luke Vrcelj
$27.81
David Dang
Hi Simon, So sorry to hear about your loss - and I hope all the very best to your current and future endeavours! Here to send you the extra support, go Simon! David
$27.81
James Smith
$27.81
Ava Bernardi
$27.81
Josh Lenta
🐐 stuff mr van weedle
$27.81
Tom North
$27.81
Garcia Bertini
Good stuff 💪
$25
Eduardo Young
$25
Finn Coles
$20
Zac Teen
$15
Olivia Hatch
$11.65
Alex Borland
$11.13
Cooper Hatvany
WHOS GONNA CARRY THE BOATS
Amazing stuff Simon! 🥰🥰