Smiling for Smiddy has now finished

05 Sep 2009 - 12 Sep 2009

The Bottlemart Smiling for Smiddy Challenge commemorates the life of physiotherapist, and keen triathlete, Adam Smiddy who passed away in August 2006 from an aggressive cancer at age 26. Our aim is to honour his life by raising significant funds for the research and treatment of cancer through the Adam Smiddy Cancer Fund at the Mater Foundation. The Smiddy Challenge has achieved phenomenal success in short time. Three riders raised $25,000 in its inaugural year in 2006, which grew to 22 riders raising $192,000 in 2007. Last year 50 riders raised $419,000! The Mater Foundation is again the major beneficiary in 2009, where funds raised will support melanoma drug trials, prostate cancer research and complementary therapies for cancer patients. Some funds from the Smiddy Challenge will also be donated to support regional centres.