Actor Samuel Johnson is riding his unicycle into Margaret River on his journey around Australia to raise awareness and $1million for breast cancer research – and break a world record!
Well know Australian personality Samuel Johnson is gearing up to arrive in Margaret River on the 25 June on his 15,000km trip around Australia in an attempt to raise $1million for breast cancer research – and he is doing it on a unicycle!
Inspired by his sister Connie, who has been diagnosed with terminal breast cancer, Samuel’s ‘Love Your Sister’ journey aims to remind all Australian women to be breast aware in an effort to promote early detection of breast cancer and improve survival rates. Samuel and Connie’s message to Australian women through ‘Love Your Sister’ is simple;
Don’t fall into the Booby Trap – Be Breast Aware!
“My Sister is an amazing woman – vibrant, compassionate and a fantastic mother. After the diagnosis, I spoke to her about what she wanted her legacy to be and told her that I wanted to send her off with a big bang” said Samuel. “I was thinking she would say something like skydiving, but instead I’ve been given the challenge of a lifetime – unicycling around Australia and raising breast cancer awareness!”
Starting from Melbourne on Friday, 15 February, 2013 and taking an entire year, Samuel’s ‘Love Your Sister’ unicycle journey has seen him venture through Victoria, South Australia, the Northern Territory and now he is in Western Australia after riding over 7,000km’s to get here. When he leaves WA, he will make his way through New South Wales and then Queensland to complete his journey
All funds raised will be donated to the Garvan Research Foundation, a world leader in breast cancer research and the Eden Monaro Cancer Support Group, which provides financial assistance and emotional support to cancer patients and their families.
In addition to breaking the world record for the most distance travelled on a unicycle , Samuel will be going up Mt Kosciusko, Ayres Rock and down Lake Eyre as well as performing a series of ‘dares’ set by the general public throughout his journey
“If getting me on a unicycle and slogging it out across the bumpy roads of Australia on a unicycle reminds women to feel their breasts for any lumps and bumps, then it will absolutely be worth it” said Samuel. “And in any case, sitting on a unicycle seat for a year should definitely prove that I truly love my sister!”
To donate to Love Your Sister, visit www.loveyoursister.org , head to your local Bendigo Bank branch or call 1300 736 677.
You can also follow and connect with Samuel throughout his journey. Simply visit us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/loveyoursister or follow Love your Sister on Twitter: www.twitter.com/loveyoursister
Samuel and the LYS Crew have two appearance scheduled in Margaret River and are encouraging as many people as possible to come along and show their support:
Tuesday 25 June: 4pm – 5.30pm Samuel Johnson takes on the Pines
Margaret River Pines Challenge and Freestyle Ride
Samuel has accepted the challenge to tackle the Pines on his unicycle, but for him to do this we need to raise as much money as possible to make it worth his while.
So come along for some freestyle riding with other local riding enthusiasts (all ages welcome) and meet Sam and his crew. Thanks to Margaret River Cycles and Repairs there will be some great prizes up for grabs. A $10 donation for adults, $5 donation for kids to join in with the crew and spectators more than welcome for a gold coin donation. Everyone is welcome BUT don’t forget to wear PINK.
To register please email Jodie at jodieberry@ymail.com or call 0409 374 618 for more info.
If you would like to donate prior to the event a collection tin will be located at Margaret River Cycles & Repairs, Unit 6 Station Road or you can visit www.loveyoursister.org
7pm until later Samuel and the Love Your Sister Crew will be at the Margaret River Hotel
Come along to the Hotel for a good night and meet Sam and his crew.
Tickets are $30, includes a drink on arrival, canapés, live entertainment, live & silent auctions and a prize for the most pink worn.
Tickets can be purchased at the Margaret River Hotel Reception.
