Help me improve treatments for people with autoimmune diseases
I'm excited to share that I will be participating in the Peaks Challenge, the most challenging single day cycling event in Australia. On Sunday 9 March I'm riding to raise funds for the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, who conduct groundbreaking research on autoimmune diseases, which affect 1 in 20 Australians.
Common autoimmune diseases include rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, alopecia, and multiple sclerosis. These diseases occur when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells, leading to chronic health issues. The Garvan Institute's work is crucial to finding new treatments for these conditions. My wife Jen's strength in living with her alopecia and chronic fatigue is inspiring and makes this cause a very personal one for me.
The Peaks Challenge is equivalent to a Tour de France Queens Stage, covering more than 230km and involving vertical climbing of over 4,000m. The route includes summiting Mount Hotham and Falls Creek. I have been training for more than 6 months for this ride, and my ambition is to complete the route in less than 10 hours.
I am aiming to raise $2,500 but would love to achieve more and appreciate a donation of any size. Donations are tax deductible. Please scroll up to see the Red Donation button.
The more people that know about the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, the greater their impact, so please also spread the word by sharing my page with your friends and family.
My Updates
The Finish Line
Monday 10th Mar
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Eyas
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A-team 🫶🏽
Go Barnes 🚴♀️🚴♂️🚴♀️ Much love from Spain ❤️
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Monika Burnside
Best wishes Barnaby!
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F Owens
Good luck Barney
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Laurie & Trish
Great Guy, Great Cause, Great Effort
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Anonymous
Believe
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Lukas Kaminski
Smash it out.
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Luan Ingram
What a great fundraiser Barney! Good luck on the day!
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Anthony Wedd
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Lisa Strahan
good luck Barney
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Paul Tucker
Inspiring effort Barney! You'll smash it!
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John Tucker
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Amy Cahill
Awesome work Barney!!
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Robin Levy
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Melanie Levin
Go Barnes!! Great cause
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Pamela & Geoff Mcinnes
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Mark Irvine
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Stav And Nick
You are inspirational. Well done !
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Geoff Green
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Andreas Stylianou
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Bill Sakellaris
Ride like the wind Barns.
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Ben Willee
Good cause
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Janna Barone
Incredible stuff Barney!
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Scotty H
Proud of you mate!
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Bella
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Anonymous
We believe in you.
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Anonymous
Have an awesome ride!!!! You’re amazing!!!
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