The eighth annual Connor’s Erg Challenge was the biggest yet – raising over $100,000 USD ($150,000 AUD) for kids with brain cancer.
Over 500 big-hearted participants from schools and gyms in the US and Australia used their brawn for brains.
“Connor’s Erg Challenge serves as a way to honor Connor’s passion for rowing while raising needed funds for brain cancer research,” said Liz Dawes (OAM), RCD Foundation Founder & CEO.
Connor’s Erg has traditionally been a virtual 100km erg relay challenge that started between Stanford and Wisconsin, but has expanded to gyms, individuals and high schools, with many rowing their own way.
Brain cancer kills more children than any other disease in both the US and Australia and given Connor’s Australian American heritage, the Foundation found it only fitting to link the two countries to make the most of research initiatives for patients. Together our Australian and US arms link great research minds from both countries and beyond, creating a gateway for patients to participate in clinical trials and target key individuals for support.
Congratulations to our top US fundraising team this year, the University of Wisconsin, Connor’s Erg OG’s, who raised over $16,000 USD.
In an incredible FUNdraising effort, Euroa Gym team raised a whopping $40,000 USD (approx $60,000 AUD). Lead by our Legacy Ambassador, Dustin Perry, the crew went above and beyond to fundraise, with huge support from the local community. Dustin was our top individual Australian fundraiser, with over $16,000 USD raised.
Brain cancer kills more children than any other disease in both the US and Australia and given Connor’s Australian American heritage, the Foundation found it only fitting to link the two countries to make the most of research initiatives for patients. Together our Australian and US arms link great research minds from both countries and beyond, creating a gateway for patients to participate in clinical trials and target key individuals for support.
