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Welcome to the Long Ride™ 4th – 11th May 2013 - CAIRNS
The Long Ride™ is designed to encourage you to do something totally different in your life. It is about life on the road, meeting new people, and exploring yourself as you do something you love to do - ride. The Long Ride™ will enable you to touch upon the freedom seldom experienced by riding around your local area. You can do this by taking a chance, meeting a new challenge and experiencing life on the road through the most beautiful country in the world. There is no better way to spend your time and energy. If you want a challenge, to do something different, if you want to make a contribution to the community, then join the Long Ride™ and visit places you have never been, make new friends and above all make a difference.
Registration for the Long Ride™ 2013
To register your interest in joining the Long Ride™ 2013, contact Chris Dunne at christopher.dunne@bigpond.com The registration for the Long Ride™ 2013 will include the Long Ride™ 2013 patch, Long Ride™ Shirt (if pre-ordered), the Long Ride™ Dinner (TBA) and of course the registration fee ($50.00) - note riders who raise $1000.00 or more, the registration is waivered.
Registration for the Long Ride™ 2013, accommodation, ride shirts and also the ride dinner will close on Friday 22 February 2013. If you intend to participate in the Long Ride™ 2013, fill in the registration sheet NOW (this includes anyone participating in any stage of the Long Ride™ 2013).
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in Australia (except for non-melanoma skin cancers) and the second greatest cause of cancer deaths in men. It is estimated that over 18,700 new cases were diagnosed in Australia. Tragically, more than 2,900 Australian men each year die from prostate cancer. In the early stages, there are few symptoms of prostate cancer; however, if detected early, prostate cancer is often treatable and curable. This is why men aged 50 and over, or 40 if there is a family history of prostate cancer should not wait for symptoms; they should talk to their doctor about prostate cancer - a simple step that could save your life.
The Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia
The PCFA plays a vital role in the fight against prostate cancer and devotes all of it resources towards reducing the impact of prostate cancer on the community. The goal of the PCFA is to reduce the impact of prostate cancer on Australian men, their partners, their families and the community; to represent the interests of all Australian men diagnosed with prostate cancer. The PCFA works to raise awareness and attract widespread financial support for the work of the Foundation to: fund research into the causes, detection, diagnosis and improved treatment of prostate cancer; to provide information, support and counselling to those affected by prostate cancer; and to raise community awareness of the incidence of prostate cancer, thereby encouraging earlier detection and more effective treatment of the disease. To learn more about the PCFA go to http://www.prostate.org.au/
Raising Donations - Raise $1000.00 in donations and registration fee is waivered.
Each participant is encouraged to raise $1000.00 in donations from any source that you can. If any rider and or pillion passenger raises $1000.00 there will be no registration fee for either rider or your pillion passenger. You will also receive your tee shirt and ride patch for your efforts. Each rider is encouraged to seek sponsorship from any source for goods or prizes that you may raffle locally to add to the amount of donations you raise. You may consider running BBQs, special dinners, seeking corporate sponsorships or just spreading the word about Prostate Cancer. The method you choose also brings with it a responsibility to enjoy yourself and to ensure others know that you are making a difference in the operation to protect your menfolk. If every rider or participant raised a $1000.00 each, what a difference this would make to you and to others. All donations are to be deposited in the Long Ride™ account BSB 732732 Account No 512793.
Riders must agree and understand and they the rider/ and the passenger are aware that there are dangers and risks involved in riding a motorcycle, and in riding a motorcycle in a group such as The Long Ride™. These dangers and risks include damage, injury, serious injury and/or death. Knowing and appreciating fully these dangers and risks, the rider/and or passenger hereby waive, release and forever discharge The Long Ride™, the proceed recipient, Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia, members of the organizing committee, sponsors, supporters, volunteers and all other associates with the event, of and from all manner of actions, causes of action, suits, debts, claims and demands whatsoever arising from or in connection with The Long Ride™ and associated events. The rider and or passenger assume full responsibility for injury or damage arising as a result of the participation association with The Long Ride™ event and their(the riders) passenger/s. All riders must hold current motorcycle riders licence of a State or Territory of Australia and or a recognised current International rider’s licence lawfully recognised in Australia.
Contact one of the following people who have been nominated as delegates to assist you in your preparation for the Long Ride™ event:
Organser: Chris Dunne - 0419279337: christopher.dunne@bigpond.com
Mid NSW Coast: Grant Smith: gjsmith_3@bigpond.com
QLD Delegate: Peter and Linda Mc Nab peterlindamcnab@optusnet.com.au
VIC Delegate: Scott Van Noordennen swavan@optusnet.com.au
WA Delegate: Cathie Beckingham beckingham@westnet.com.au
WA Delegate: Mike Mawhirt first1200@westnet.com.au
Northern Territory Delegate: PETER KARPATI GRUMPY7@GMAIL.COM 0419 847148
SA Delegate: Fred Horvath ajh1155@internode.on.net
