Riders raise over $100k for cancer awareness

By Lua Ikenasio

Apr 27, 2025

A total of 40 riders took part in the event this year. Photo: Supplied.

Local charity Horizon Committee has donated $50,000 to Echuca Regional Health following its Great Postie Bike Adventure event.

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The inaugural event saw 40 riders travel to Tasmania for a 1300km round trip over five days.

Participants came from across Australia, including Victoria, NSW, Tasmania, Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia.

This year, the event raised more than $100,000, which was split and donated to the ERH and the Hobart WP Holman Clinic Trust.

Event co-ordinator Dick Phillips said the event was not only about raising money.

“The ride, apart from raising money, is also an opportunity to promote cancer awareness ... it’s about promoting the services we have available through the ERH and of course, the Holman clinic,” he said.

The Horizon Committee has been involved in fundraising for cancer support services since 2004.

The group has donated more than $2.6 million through other fundraising events, including The Murray Charity Meander, Echuca-Moama’s Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch and the Little Blue Towels project.

Event co-ordinator Dick Phillips presented the $50k donation to ERH chief executive Robyn Lindsay and ERH executive director community services Cynthia Robins. Photo: Supplied.

ERH executive director community services Cynthia Robins said the funds raised through the Postie Bike Adventure would support ERH’s wellbeing services.

“ERH sincerely appreciates the continued support of the Horizon Committee,” she said.

“This year’s Postie Bike Ride donation will continue to directly support ERH’s Primary Mental Health and Wellbeing initiative, helping to build a brighter, mentally healthier future for our beloved community.”

Mr Phillips added that the event would not have been possible without the help of local supporters.

“We can’t thank our support crew and event partners enough and special thanks must go to Moama Bowling Club and Echuca Mazda — without their ongoing help it would be difficult to make such an event happen,” he said.