Team of Allsorts crossed state in fight against cancer

A GROUP of cyclists has ridden hundreds of kilometres and raised tens of thousands of dollars for cancer research.

The Jimmy’s Licorice Allsorts travelled 520km from Echuca to Port Fairy on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March as part of the annual Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay.

Their fundraising tally to support research at the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute was $42,855 earlier this week.

“We are very grateful for the generosity, shown by so many,” team co-founder Jim Waight said.

He said it had been a brilliant weekend.

“At 9am on Saturday we left Echuca, riding all the way to Hamilton arriving at about 12.40am on Sunday morning,” he said.

“We all kept safe and sound. Some of the boys even enjoyed a swim at the beach after arriving at Port Fairy – a very nice way to finish a ride.”

The cyclists rode through suitable weather, while there had been diesel in every town the support bus had been driven through.

“In the end it all went to plan,” Mr Waight said.

He said the experience was a way to build comradery and teamwork.

“Some of our riders also have some deeply personal reasons for riding in this event,” he said. “Doing it together is a positive way that we can bring hope to those who are or have experienced cancer.

“It is a tangible thing we can do that will contribute to better treatments and outcomes for cancer patients. In the end, research is the key.”

The team is still taking donations towards its $50,000 target.

“Our events are designed to bring hope, and an enjoyable experience – not only fundraisers, but activities that bring people together to make a difference,” Mr Waight said.

Donations can be made and team beanies purchased at jimmysallsorts2026.gofundraise.com.au.