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Hats off to Ashley Williams who in December 2005 will cycle from his home in Townsville to Yulara (Ayers Rock) to raise funds for the Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF).

Ashley’s journey will span 17 days and 2566kms, taking him through towns like Mingela, Homestead, Hughenden, Julia Creek, Cloncurry, Mt Isa, Camooweal, Devils Marbles and Alice Springs. And it’ll be well worth the ride, according to the Qantas employee, who last year lost his father Sam after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer.

“I want to bring awareness to the cause of cancer research on a much broader scale,” says Ashley. “This is also a personal tribute to the memory of my dad.”

Ashley is aiming to raise a minimum of $2 per kilometre he rides, although he is confident of raising much more. Already his support crew (consisting of wife Sian and family) has secured the support of the Ayers Rock Resort who will provide accommodation in Alice Springs and Ayers Rock and assistance with fundraising along the way.

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In December 2005, Ashley Williams, supported by his manager and wife, Sian, cycled from his home in Townsville to Yulara in the Red Centre of Australia to raise funds for the ACRF. The ride was a personal tribute to his late father Sam, who lost his battle with lung cancer in 2004.

Ashley’s incredible journey spanned 17 days and 2566kms and with the help of many sponsors and individual supporters, he well exceeded his target of $2 per km he rode.

Ashley and Sian received a warm welcome at all of their pit stops, with the hospitality in each town varying from complimentary accommodation and meals to BBQ raffles, auctions and bingo nights to help raise funds.

“We were completely overwhelmed by the kindness of strangers,” said Sian.

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