On the move together for a cancer cure
Since 2007, the Tour de Cure has become one of the biggest cancer fundraisers in Australia. And for those involved, it's often deeply personal, says Matt Formston, Sustainability & Sponsorship Executive & Chair Optus Disability Network at Optus Enterprise and Business.
From my own experience of living with a disability, I know how important it is to be surrounded by people who have your back – partners who share the same vision and values.
This is just one of the reasons why Optus has partnered with Westpac since 2017 to sponsor Ride for a Cure and support ground-breaking initiatives in cancer research, support and prevention.
It’s also true that most of us have been touched by cancer in some way, whether personally, or via friends or family members. So when the call goes out each year for the annual fundraising event, there are a lot of very motivated people out there who are keen to get fit and connect with others – all to raise money for a good cause.
Of course, not everyone is up for riding 380 kilometres over the course of several days, which is why the long-established Westpac Ride for a Cure was expanded last year to include the 21-km or 10-km Westpac Walk for a Cure – known together as Move for a Cure.
I’m passionate about diversity and inclusion, so it was particularly wonderful to see so many people from different cultures and with different disabilities being safely included on the day. Check out the Optus Walk team in action.
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It’s also great that Optus as an employer is so supportive of people’s desire to get involved and give back to the community. All Optus staff are able to take up to five volunteering days each year – which helps encourage even more walkers, riders and support crew to participate in the event.
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Since 2007, Tour de Cure has raised an incredible $100 million, helping to fund more than 783 cancer projects, educate 175,000 children on how to prevent cancer and contribute to 100 significant cancer breakthroughs. I’m delighted to say that the events this year has already raised some $978,731* – please help them reach their goal of $1.3 million in 2023 by contributing here: https://moveforacure.com.au/donate
*At the time of publishing
Matt Formston Sustainability & Sponsorship Manager, Optus Enterprise.
Matt devises strategies to positively impact the community and environment whilst maintaining a competitive edge within the telecommunications and ICT industry. He manages the Tour de Cure partnership and leads corporate executives to deliver a modern apporach to overcoming community disadvantage. Matt was diagnosed with macular dystrophy and lost 95 per cent of his vision att the age of five. Today he is chair of the Macquarie Business Park Partnership, a world champion surfer and Australian Paralympian in cycling. He is also a motivational speaker and executive coach, having worked with leaders and teams across various organisations and industries.
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