Tony Lammens
- National: 678th
- State: 141st in Vic
I'm Riding For
Gilbert Lammens
My dad Gilbert Lammens died of leukaemia in 2011. He was the one who got me into cycling and to so much else besides. His wandering spirit is the reason I search out new places on the bike. Whilst it's tragic that my dad died of this form of cancer, after 72 years he told me he had had a good and full life. Childhood cancer robs people of their whole life before it's even really started. A tragedy for them, their families, and friends.
My Story
This October, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!
It is very sad to think that cancer is the largest single killer of children from disease in Australia – over 600 children are diagnosed with cancer every year and 3 die every week.
This is such a tragedy for people so young who are just starting their life's journey. My dad died of leukemia at the age of 72 - too young! Whilst he was not a child in age, he was a child in spirit - coming to Australia, always searching for adventure and new places.
And so I am riding and raising funds to support the Children's Medical Research Institute to continue their work into the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and finding a cure for childhood cancer.
Please support my challenge by making a donation through my fundraising page to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve. Together, we can save little lives!
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PS: Below are some riding km stats for the last few years. The 2023 data is correct, but the years over 1500km are completely wrong! I think it might be re-duplicating from previous years!
My Legacy
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1,477 km RiddenRaised2019
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2,895 km RiddenRaised2020
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3,654 km Ridden$275 Raised2021
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7,181 km Ridden$843 Raised2022
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1,312 km Ridden$1,259 Raised2023
My Challenge
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Back to it!
4 Oct 2024Two rides so far. Have had a bad cold earlier in the week.
Posted 2 days ago -
36.2 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Friday, October 4, 2024
Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava -
$250 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $250 to fight kids' cancer and achieved PROTECTOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 3 days ago -
18.8 km ride - First ride back after bad cold - Thursday, October 3, 2024
Logged this ride 3 days ago - View on Strava -
$100 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $100 to fight kids' cancer and achieved DEFENDER LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 3 days ago
My Sponsors
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Richie Gurdler
“Good on ya Tony, always happy to support such a great cause and a kind-hearted chap with a heart of gold and thighs of steel! Take care and happy riding.”
$124.20Received this donation 3 days ago
Tony
“Thighs of steel! Gosh Richie - with that generosity I will really need to ride far!”
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Wendy Lang
“Get peddling Tony!!”
$51.75Received this donation 3 days ago
Tony
“Thanks Wendy! Going for a little ride now because I've been a bit unwell! Will I still hit 1000km? There is an extra element of thrill now!”
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Bec Lenc
“GO Tony! Geeez, that bike tracking map is looking good!”
$36.23Received this donation 3 days ago
Tony
“Thanks Bec! Great to hear from you & have your support! Yeah I have almost totally done Braighton, just like Karen! Just over 10,000 unique km done now - 4% of the state!”
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Phil Siebler
“Go Tony!”
$36.23Received this donation 3 days ago
Tony
“Woohoo! Your spirit is the wind flowing through my wheels!”
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walsz@me.com
“Happy to help any way I can.”
$20.70Received this donation 3 days ago
Tony
“Wow! Thanks - once I get over this cold a bit more I will ride like the wind! Great dog photo!”