The Ripple Effect
The Ripple Effect - Every Step Creates Hope.
Last year, our team walked under the name "Live for Helen", inspired by the life and legacy of Helen Gordon.
Helen faced her three-year journey with cancer with extraordinary strength and grace before passing away in 2021 at the age of 76. She was a gifted artist, craftsperson, and a devoted servant to her community, giving so much of her time, creativity, and love to support women, children, and families throughout Western Australia. Her life reminded us that true impact is measured not by what we achieve for ourselves, but by the difference we make in the lives of others.
This year, our team begins a new chapter as The Ripple Effect.
The name reflects a simple but powerful truth: every act of kindness creates ripples that extend far beyond what we can see. Helen's life created countless ripples through her generosity, compassion, and service. Those ripples continue today - in the people she inspired, the lives she touched, and in everyone who chooses to carry that spirit forward.
While Helen's legacy remains at the heart of our team, The Ripple Effect has become a timeless home for honouring everyone whose lives have been touched by cancer. We walk in loving memory of family members, friends, colleagues, and community members we have lost. We walk beside those who are courageously facing cancer today. We celebrate survivors whose resilience gives us hope, and we acknowledge the families, carers, healthcare professionals, researchers, and volunteers whose quiet acts of support create ripples of hope every single day.
Every lap we walk and every dollar raised helps fund life-saving cancer research, prevention programs, and vital support services. More importantly, it reminds us that even the smallest action can become part of something much bigger.
One person can inspire a family.
One family can inspire a community.
One community can change countless lives.
Together, we walk to create ripples of hope - today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.
Walking for hope, remembrance, a future without cancer and in memory of:
❤️ Helen Gordon ❤️
❤️ Medgee Anne Pragassen ❤️
❤️ Dennis Altria ❤️
❤️ Rubina Larue ❤️
❤️ Emma Kazemi-Gough ❤️
❤️ Dennis Palmer ❤️
So far this year we've helped provide:
Our Team Members
Angelo Laurence (C)
$326
Ruth Gordon-Smith
$102
Stephen Harris
$2,269
Jose Deves
$44
Peter Miller
$328
Benjamin Gordon
$227
Don Gordon
Matthew Gordon-Smith
$76
Bee Jay
$44
Don Gordon
$102
Lilly Morrow
$85
Farzin Torabi
$119
Maha Torabi
Jasmine Gordon
Thank you to our Sponsors
$1,000
Mining & Hydraulic Supplies
$323
Don Gordon
$275
Christine Adeline
Thank you for remembering my mum but more importantly raising funds for families needing support. Cancer is a terrible disease that no-one should go through.
$275
Anonymous
$275
Darren H
A solid effort for a great cause Steve, keep it up Also a shout out to family, friends and beyond who are navigating a personal journey with cancer
$128
Hwc Hydraulics & Equipment
Great work mate
$117
Benjamin Gordon
$111
David Gough
All the best with the relay and thanks for thinking of Emma and our family. We are so grateful to be connected to this great cause.
$110
Benjamin Gordon
$109
Angelo Laurence
$100
Jeff
Go well Steve. Mandy my wife is a breast cancer survivor.
$88
Farzin Torabi
$78
Peter Miller
$62
Meelup Management
$62
Claire Cooper
What a legend you are!
$62
Anonymous
$62
Shane Mishra
Thank you for your efforts Steve
$62
Anonymous
$62
Richard Heart
$61
Cameron Hart
Go Steve!
$58
Ruth Gordon-smith
$58
Don Gordon
$56
Joseph Gordon
Well done!
$56
Ryan Fulton
$50
Vanessa Mcrae
Great cause Pete! You’re a machine.
$49
Grandma Jane & Gina Teixeira
$44
Stephen Harris
$44
Bee Jay
$44
Jose Deves
$44
Matthew Gordon-smith
$44
Angelo Laurence
$44
Peter Miller
$44
Ruth Gordon-smith
$44
Don Gordon
$37
Wongs
Well dine you all.
$37
Reece Carey
$37
Kerry Tonkin
Have a great run!
$37
Justin French
$32
Matthew Gordon-smith
$32
Annalise Mcconnell
Go Dad!
$32
Deepak Mistry
$32
Arteman
Go Team!!!
$31
Farzin Torabi
$30
Stephen Harris
$25
Peter Miller
$22
Lilly Morrow
$15
MHS Management and Staff wish you a successful time for this very worthy cause.