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FOURTEEN cyclists are set to pedal 520 kilometres in just more than 24 hours so they can raise $50,000 in the fight against cancer.<\/p>\n

On Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March, the Jimmy’s Licorice Allsorts will ride from Echuca to Port Fairy in the annual Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay.<\/p>\n

Along the way support crew will assist the riders, who have been training for about six months to line up for the event.<\/p>\n

Team co-founder Jim Waight said cyclists were excited for the ride.<\/p>\n

“We have been spurred on by the amazing support we have received from the community,” he said. “We are excited also by the prospect of making a real difference to cancer research.<\/p>\n

“All the preparations are in place, and the game plan is ready. All we have to do is now execute it. I am so confident in our team and all of our supporters.”<\/p>\n

This year the team are hoping to raise $50,000 for studies at the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute in Ballarat.<\/p>\n

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Cyclists from the Jimmy’s Licorice Allsorts train before the annual Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay at the weekend.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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So far, they have raised about $33,000.<\/p>\n

“Each and every one of us is working very hard to reach our target,” Mr Waight said.<\/p>\n

He believed there were many personal experiences that had driven contributions to the Allsorts’ campaign.<\/p>\n

“Each rider in the Jimmy’s Licorice Allsorts dedicates their ride to someone who has experienced a cancer journey,” he said. “In fact, on the shorts of our cycling uniform, we have the names of the people we are riding for this year.<\/p>\n

“These names are much more than just names on our shorts. As we ride along, we are reminded of the fight and determination of those we are riding for, those who are battling or have battled something much bigger than us in the ride.”<\/p>\n

Those who contribution donations also often have personal reasons, Mr Waight said.<\/p>\n

“I think when people donate, they too are donating often in dedication to someone they know who has experienced a cancer journey,” he said. “Therefore, in this sense our fundraising is much more than just donations.”<\/p>\n

Donations can be made and team beanies purchased at jimmysallsorts2026.gofundraise.com.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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