Two Pakenham teachers are gearing up for their second epic ride to raise awareness and funds for DIPG, the deadliest form of childhood brain cancer, following a successful series of December events.
Scott Holmes and Rhys Davie, founders of the Melbourne-based Ride for Lucy charity, will cycle 1,100km from Melbourne to Glenelg in January 2026 in honour of Scott’s niece, Lucy McAleer, who tragically passed away in 2022 at age eight after a DIPG diagnosis.
In December, the pair hosted a range of community events to boost donations and awareness: a Purple Day at Pakenham Springs Primary School, a fundraising BBQ with the Pakenham Huskies Basketball Club, Purple Sock Week, and a Purple Weekend at Homestead Café in Heritage Springs.
Their inaugural 2025 ride raised $23,000. For 2026, they have set a $10,000 goal, aiming to bring total funds across both rides close to $35,000. The ride will retrace the Melbourne to Glenelg route, covering roughly 110km per day over 6–8 hours.
