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Hi my name is Marcus Lens, I have a beautiful wife and 3 early adult sons. In March this year, I joined a club no ones asks to be a part of. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer at the age of 53.
Mine appears to have been caught early, and I have options. But not every man does - because only 36% of prostate cancers in Australia are detected at Stage 1, when survival rates are at their highest.
A family history of prostate cancer doubles your risk if your father or brother has been diagnosed. That means my sons are already carrying a higher risk than most men their age. This ride is for them as much as anyone.
So I've decided to do something about it.
I'm embarking on a solo 2,000+ km bicycle ride from Perth to Exmouth, one of the most remote and beautiful stretches of coast in the country. Along the way I'll be stopping at every pub, club and men's shed (that will have me) to spread the word - because too many blokes still don't know their risk, a simple PSA blood test could change everything.
The long days in the saddle will also give me plenty of time for some soul searching - weighing up my treatment options and deciding the best path forward for me and my family.
Every dollar I raise goes to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) - whose vision "where no man dies of prostate cancer". I'm riding for that future!
Please donate what you can, no amount is too small.
My flight to Perth is booked on the 1st July to begin this journey. However, the date might change pending my PSA reading a week before and my dads palliative care situation (bowel cancer).
Thank you so very much :)
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Debb Oakley
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Kate And Roger Summers
Good luck Marcus 👍
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Rache&Justin
Such a solid human Marcus, Thanks for what you’re doing.
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Happen Business
Good luck Marcus, hoping the ride goes well!! From the team at Happen Business
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J&S Crawley
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Liz Brown
You're amazing. Thanks for doing this for everyone.
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Jason Culton
Such a positive message. Good luck!
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Izaak Johnstone
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Lorraine & May
Good luck with it all
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Eages
Great effort Marcus all the best mate
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Andre Liebetrau
Good luck with your journey mate. Both on and off the bike.
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Brett Menke
Hey mate. Recover well. You’ve got a great family. If you ever want a break. Head up this way
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Bleazby/McGettigan/Reiter Family
Wishing you all the best in your recovery and sending you love and healing vibes from our family x
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Elaine Dunn
Wishing you safe roads, good legs, and tailwinds all the way to Exmouth.
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Carey Semple
Cheering you on all the way Marcus
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Nichol Wylie
Are you as graceful on a pushbike as you are on the ocean…thinking of you Marcus. What an epic trip for an epic cause!!
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Jedd Burns
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CB Roofing And Plumbing
Awesome mate
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Jack Perry
All the best Lenzy
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Troy And Bianca Webber
All the very best for your ride Marcus! Amazing conversation starter for men, good on you!
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Troy Outtram
Amazing work mate, super proud of you 🙌.
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Clifford Family
🙏🏼💙
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Adam Sullivan
Have a safe journey Lensy. Great work 🍻
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The Oxsprings
Amazing effort. Look forward to hearing all about the trip.
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Thomas Oxspring
💪💪
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Marcus Huppatz
Good on ya Lensy. Always an inspiration mate
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Lila
Love you Lensy ❤️
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Tully Wylie
Epic stuff!!
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John Teague
Mate sending all the love, so brave and love what you’re doing - we don’t chat much but always stoked on our chats around winki - Ever need an ear, I’m here ❤️
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Emer Oxspring
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Abbott Family
Sending love mate
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Tim Le Nevez
Lots of love from us mate
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Nick Day
All the best Marcus to you and the family and hope the ride goes well. Take care and wishing you well.
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Jack Lindsay
Good luck on your journey !!
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Brad Saffin
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Mel Hovey
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Geoff B
Thinking of you Marcus. Also applauds for the fund raising bike ride. Great cause and you’ve inspired me to get checked out.
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Xav H
Best of luck with the ride and everything lensy!!
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Taj Webber
Goodluck on the ride Marcus, go smash it 💪🏽
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Harry
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Les And Wendy Thomas
Good luck Markie
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Ali & Nige M
Great cause, great response! Best of luck with the ride and the reflection.
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Noah S.
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Mick D
Get after it Marcus!!
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Anna W
All the best on that beautiful ride Marcus 🚲 🫶
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Mathew Steel
Best of luck on the Ride
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Lola
All the best!!
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Anonymous
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Ollie Lens
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Paul Green
All the best
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Bobele Fam
All the best for the bike ride Marcus - nice work!
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Ellie
🐐 👏👏
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Tammas Calder
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Rio Calder
I know it’s only a little something But goodluck with the ride Hope you are well
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Rowan Sapwell
All the best Marcus
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Liam
Good luck Lensy and good on you 🙌
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Catriona
Good luck and enjoy the ride! Thank you for your courage and for raising awareness to impact the future of men's health. The world needs more people like you in it.
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John Lens
Good luck Marcus for your trip to raise awareness !!
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Well done Marcus all the best with your ride