Events

Lions Prostate Cancer Research & Treatment Project

Tweed Coast Pedal for Prostates

DATE: Sunday 27 April 2026

Time: 7am – 4pm

Meeting place: Masterson Park, Burringbar NSW

Register at – https://events.humanitix.com/tweedcoastpedalforprostates

Cabarita Beach and Pottsville Beach Lions Club is raising funds for prostate cancer research. Hosted by https://lionscbpb.org.au

Please join us on a casual bike ride through the spectacular Tweed countryside.

It’s a scenic ride passing through a huge variety of landscapes along the award winning Northern Rivers Rail Trail.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in Australia.

More than 28,000 Australian men were diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2025.1 in 5 of Australian men are at risk of being diagnosed in their lifetime and men living in regional or rural areas of Australia have approximately 24% higher rate of dying from prostate cancer than their urban counterparts.

Mark Jensen, Life Force Program Manager from the Prostate Cancer Foundation, will be making short presentations about the disease, its detection, diagnosis and treatment between 11am and 3pm at the start/finish in Burringbar.

He will also be happy to answer any questions you may have about prostate cancer.

Buy a ticket to register. Donations are welcome too.

This is NOT A RACE. Take your time and make a day of it.

It’s a wonderful way to experience and enjoy all the things that the Tweed Coast has to offer – spectacular countryside, restaurants, cafes, galleries, markets and more. There are plenty of places along the route to refuel with delicious treats and refreshments.

We will also have two official rest stops at Murwillumbah railway station and Burringbar with free water and small snacks.

Funds raised will be donated to The Lions Prostate Cancer Research & Treatment Project and the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.

**NB This weekend is a long weekend in NSW for ANZAC Day**

Past recent Awareness event.

Lions Prostate Cancer Awareness event was held at Holland Park Hotel, Holland Park in September 2025. Lions Prostate Cancer Awareness event format: Relevant presentation by Cr Ryan Murphy (BCC Councillor for Chandler Ward). There was presentations by 2 Mater Clinicians and Professor Hooper from Mater Research – followed by Q&A.

Lions Clubs throughout Australia have made a significant $160,000 donation to the Mater Research to support prostate cancer research.

On 5 June 2025, Lions Prostate Cancer Research & Treatment, at Translational Institute (TRI) at Woolloongabba, on behalf of Lions Clubs throughout Australia has made a significant $160,000 donation to the Mater Foundation to support prostate cancer research.

This donation, part of a larger effort, will be used to fund key technology and boost research at Mater Research.

Since 2004, Lions Clubs throughout Australia, (through Lions Prostate Cancer Research Treatment Project & Lions Queensland Cord Blood Bank along with various Lions Projects & Lions Foundations) has contributed over $3.7 million to Mater Research, including funding for equipment like ultrasound systems and research into areas like immunotherapy, according to the Mater Foundation.

The $160,000 donation is part of a broader initiative by Lions Clubs throughout Australia to combat prostate cancer. The funds will be used to enhance prostate cancer research and treatment at Mater Research. This includes supporting the purchase of advanced equipment, such as an ultrasound system, that will improve biopsy accuracy and treatment outcomes.

Lions Clubs of Australia has been a long-term partner with Mater, with 1,200 clubs and 25,000 members involved in fundraising efforts. Their contributions have also extended to research projects like immunotherapy, which utilizes the body’s immune system to fight cancer.

Lions Prostate Cancer Research & Treatment Project

P O Box 42, Holland Park Qld 4121

Project Chairman – Lion Patrick O’Donoghue (mob: 0417 757 410)

email address prostatedist201@gmail.com

Host Lions Club: Lions Club of Brisbane Holland Park Inc