Hi All,
My name is Rui Lopes, I’m a family guy who enjoys being active in sports and outdoor family activities. When I was first approached to be one of 20 to cycle from Adelaide to Melbourne I looked for excuses not to participate but I felt so strong towards the cause I had to say yes.
The cause is to help Marko a 2 year old boy in his fight to beat Neuroblastoma an extremely rare cancer that attacks developing nerve tissue in very young children. Marko and his family need $350,000 to participate in ground breaking and potential lifesaving medical treatment abroad.
Please help me in my challenge not only to complete Marko’s Magic Ride but my goal to raise funds for Marko to be able to receive the lifesaving treatment he needs.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank my wife Sofia for her support, together it is our intention to raise funds for Marko and his family while also raising awareness and also showing our family and friends that we can all be charitable to those around us making our community a better place.
Rui, an amazing effort by you and the other riders. Our thoughts are with little Marko. xx Frank and Tania