Pierre Sullivan
Raised
$12,455
My Goal
$10,000
About
The Bondi2Barossa Ride to Remember is a 1,400km cycle from Bondi Beach to the Barossa Valley over 9 days raising awareness of dementia.
All funds raised will go towards research to help find a cure.
All funds raised will go towards research to help find a cure.
My Story
Hi there,
Thanks for visiting my page.
Most people who know me will know my story and the effect that Dementia has had on my life. For those that don't, or are new to supporting Bondi2Berry, here is a little insight into why we are putting in so much effort, to raise funds and awareness for this terrible disease that effects so many people. Unfortunately my mum passed away from the effects of Dementia on 24/11/2019. Only recently Nick's Dad also passed away from Dementia.
Here is a snippet of my story.
In 2015, in a small village in Ireland, my Mother, living alone in the country side, aged only 63 years old was diagnosed with having moderate Dementia. After 2 years of looking for assistance, trying every channel for some kind of test, we finally got an actual diagnosis. However, with no structure for support, not yet at the retirement age of 65, it was left in the hands of her children.
Spending weeks hitting wall after wall and every door closing, we finally got some assistance and guidance into what to actually do. We succeeded, to some degree, to setup a structure for her to have some kind of existence and the small possibility of slowing this cruel and heartbreaking disease down. After 1 year at home and that was only possible with the assistance of home help, we made the unenviable decision to put Mam into full time care.
Every family, has their up and downs, highs and lows, success and failures but some more than others. This woman, my mother, was very special, had her fair share of lows and obstacles to conquer, she certainly didn't deserve this. As we all know this disease doesn't discriminate..
As a result, myself and a close friend Nick Young, whose father also suffered from dementia, decided to do something, try to make a difference, raise some money and awareness for a disease that is the 2nd biggest killer in Australia. Bondi2Berry was born and as a charity has raised over $1,000,000. Despite Covid, Bondi2Berry has completed the 155k journey every single year since 2016, Bondi2Brighton (1200k's) in 2019 and Bondi2Bluemountains (650k's) in 2022.
With an ever ageing population, it requires us more now than ever, to raise funds for research and create awareness for this terrible illness that wreaks havoc on relationships and families.
With an ever ageing population, it requires us more now than ever, to raise funds for research and create awareness for this terrible illness that wreaks havoc on relationships and families.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for giving whatever you can afford and helping us make a small ripple in a big pond.
Like our Facebook page to get up to date details on our ride, fundraising efforts, events and pictures.
Why are we riding?
Why are we riding?
We are riding to raise awareness of dementia.
Organisers Nick and Pierre have first hand experience with the disease. Both of Nick's grandmothers passed away after suffering from dementia and Nick's father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in 2011 and sadly passed away in Aug 2022. Pierre's mother was diagnosed in 2015 and also sadly passed away in 2019.
Their personal experiences, as well as those of many of their close friends prompted the guys to use their passion for cycling to raise awareness and funds to help find a cure for this terrible disease.
Dementia is the second leading cause of death of Australians contributing to 5.4% of all deaths in males and 10.6% of all deaths in females each year.
Dementia is the leading cause of death among Australian females, surpassing heart disease which has been the leading cause of death for both males and females since the early 20th century.
There is an estimated 459,000 Australians living with dementia and without a medical breakthrough, the number of people with dementia is expected to increase to 590,000 by 2028 and 1,076,000 by 2058
Currently an estimated 250 people are joining the population with dementia each day. The number of new cases of dementia will increase to 318 people per day by 2025 and more than 650 people by 2056
Three in 10 people over the age of 85 and almost one in 10 people over 65 have dementia
Thank you for supporting our ride, you are helping to make a difference.
Journey
22/03/23 5:27pm
Day #6, best day for the group to date. Averaged 36.5kph for 150k. Tolling really well together and assisted by a slight tailwind
22/03/23 5:26pm
Day #5, we decided to split into 2 groups for the first 50k. Very fast and fun first 50k of a big day for everyone. Got some rain but nothing compared to what was predicted.
22/03/23 5:24pm
Day #4 and the shortest of the tour at 135k, lucky to have a tail wind and group moving very nicely together
22/03/23 5:23pm
Day #3, another hot day but everyone got through in one piece and last day of climbing
18/03/23 3:33pm
Day #2 was equally as hot but a good day. Ride well together and arrived at our hotel a little earlier than yesterday. Time to recover and get ready for tomorrow.
Thanks to everyone who has donated so far, very much appreciated 😊
Thanks to everyone who has donated so far, very much appreciated 😊
18/03/23 3:31pm
Bondi2Barossa day #1, long hard day with a lot of traffic getting out of Sydney and once we did the heat hit. Tough ride but got everyone to Bundanoon in once piece
09/03/23 2:06pm
Another big wend of training completed for Bondi2Barossa. Just over one week to go.
09/03/23 2:05pm
Another big wend of training completed for Bondi2Barossa. Just over one week to go.
09/03/23 2:05pm
Another big wend of training completed for Bondi2Barossa. Just over one week to go.
13/02/23 9:45pm
13/02/23 9:45pm
13/02/23 9:44pm
13/02/23 9:44pm
13/02/23 9:43pm
13/02/23 9:43pm
13/02/23 9:43pm
Thank you to everyone who has donated so far, im humbled by your generosity.
A little update on my training progress. After a big week in Adelaide, I had a relatively easy week, still riding but not as long or as intense.
Getting some longer rides in and some interval sessions on the trainer at home.
A little update on my training progress. After a big week in Adelaide, I had a relatively easy week, still riding but not as long or as intense.
Getting some longer rides in and some interval sessions on the trainer at home.
25/01/23 2:50pm
A big week of training just finished in Adelaide at TDU, to prepare myself for this gruelling 9 day ride.
5 days, 650kms, 6740mtrs of elevation
5 days, 650kms, 6740mtrs of elevation
25/01/23 2:50pm
A big week of training just finished in Adelaide at TDU, to prepare myself for this gruelling 9 day ride.
5 days, 650kms, 6740mtrs of elevation
5 days, 650kms, 6740mtrs of elevation
25/01/23 2:49pm
A big week of training just finished in Adelaide at TDU, to prepare myself for this gruelling 9 day ride.
5 days, 650kms, 6740mtrs of elevation
5 days, 650kms, 6740mtrs of elevation
25/01/23 2:42pm
Donations
$214.00
Anonymous
on 28/03/23 5:45pm
From Universal Principles
From Universal Principles
$100.00
Elite Publishing Gilmour
on 28/03/23 11:57am
$100.00
Nicole Cox
on 25/03/23 12:19pm
Amazing effort!!
Amazing effort!!
$100.00
Michelle McCallum
on 25/03/23 9:34am
$100.00
Daniela Naidovski
on 25/03/23 8:22am
We are so proud of you Sully! Amazing work in bringing awareness to such a horrible disease! Congratulations 🥳
We are so proud of you Sully! Amazing work in bringing awareness to such a horrible disease! Congratulations 🥳
$501.00
Sandeep Rawal
on 24/03/23 11:44am
Good cause & great effort Pierre!!!
Good cause & great effort Pierre!!!
$50.00
Doreen Culhane Enright
on 23/03/23 6:21pm
$40.00
Pedro Gonzalez
on 23/03/23 2:15pm
Well done Sully, wishing you and all involved all the best!
Well done Sully, wishing you and all involved all the best!
$100.00
Colin Clarke
on 23/03/23 10:45am
Well done Pierre, fantastic mate
Well done Pierre, fantastic mate
$50.00
Terry and Joe BORG
on 23/03/23 10:00am
Great cause you don’t know when it will effect your family, safe cycling
Great cause you don’t know when it will effect your family, safe cycling
$100.00
Graham Winder
on 22/03/23 5:12pm
Incredible cause and such an epic ride. Would love to do it one year :)
Incredible cause and such an epic ride. Would love to do it one year :)
$100.00
Peter Seaton
on 22/03/23 11:37am
Congratulations on building this wonderful opportunity for people to contribute Pierre. It sounds like the ride is going well and getting to the end.
Congratulations on building this wonderful opportunity for people to contribute Pierre. It sounds like the ride is going well and getting to the end.
$5.00
Blake Houlihan
on 21/03/23 10:31am
Thank you for showing the world that there are good people out there!
Thank you for showing the world that there are good people out there!
$100.00
Anthony Collins
on 18/03/23 3:08pm
Best of luck Sully. Enjoy the Barossa reds!!
Best of luck Sully. Enjoy the Barossa reds!!
$50.00
Leanne Barnes
on 18/03/23 2:52pm
All the very best for a safe and successful ride Sully! What a fabulous cause. You got this, Barnes fam :)
All the very best for a safe and successful ride Sully! What a fabulous cause. You got this, Barnes fam :)
$100.00
Nici Mills
on 17/03/23 10:11pm
Good luck Pierre, mum and dad will be with you all the way xx
Good luck Pierre, mum and dad will be with you all the way xx
$50.00
Harsharan Gill
on 17/03/23 7:00pm
$100.00
Massimo CMG Vincenzi
on 17/03/23 6:52pm
Ciao forza!!!
Ciao forza!!!
$50.00
Joseph Machuca
on 17/03/23 2:54pm
Great work. Thinking of my father and brother.
Great work. Thinking of my father and brother.
$50.00
Therese Bowen
on 17/03/23 2:12pm
Great effort raising awareness around Dementia
Great effort raising awareness around Dementia
$100.00
Anonymous
on 17/03/23 12:28pm
$100.00
Simon Scarvaci
on 17/03/23 10:44am
$10.00
Anonymous
on 17/03/23 10:42am
$1,000.00
Michelle Hendriks
on 17/03/23 9:49am
Great cause and we admire your strength for such a long ride! Good luck and we wish you all the best! From the LGI families of Cobalt and Wideline
Great cause and we admire your strength for such a long ride! Good luck and we wish you all the best! From the LGI families of Cobalt and Wideline
$50.00
Janet Gadd
on 17/03/23 9:15am
Good Luck 👍
Good Luck 👍
$200.00
MARIO FRANK DONATIELLO
on 17/03/23 5:46am
love your work Pierre..
love your work Pierre..
$50.00
Leah & Rick Perez
on 16/03/23 7:54pm
$1,000.00
Jim Biberias
on 16/03/23 3:57pm
Dear Pierre; We all know only too well the loss of love; suffering and life in this horrible disease. We truly wish all participants a safe ride. You guys are champions!
Dear Pierre; We all know only too well the loss of love; suffering and life in this horrible disease. We truly wish all participants a safe ride. You guys are champions!
$50.00
Peter Tononcelli
on 16/03/23 2:59pm
good luck!
good luck!
$50.00
Rebecca Sloan
on 16/03/23 2:48pm
Such an inspiration. Your mum would be proud!
Such an inspiration. Your mum would be proud!
$50.00
Anonymous
on 16/03/23 12:55pm
Great work Pierre!
Great work Pierre!
$10.00
Anonymous
on 16/03/23 12:43pm
$500.00
Dominic Arciuli
on 16/03/23 12:22pm
Well done Pierre, such a worthy cause. Me and my siblings currently care for both our parents who both have dementia and it is honestly the hardest thing to witness and be part of each and every day. Wishing you and all of your companions a safe ride. Regards, Dom Arciuli
Well done Pierre, such a worthy cause. Me and my siblings currently care for both our parents who both have dementia and it is honestly the hardest thing to witness and be part of each and every day. Wishing you and all of your companions a safe ride. Regards, Dom Arciuli
$150.00
Blake McCrossen
on 15/03/23 11:14am
Best of luck on the cycle!
Best of luck on the cycle!
$50.00
Dominik Holfter
on 14/03/23 5:13pm
Enjoy the ride Pierre, hopefully no crosswinds!
Enjoy the ride Pierre, hopefully no crosswinds!
$50.00
William Freitas
on 12/03/23 9:41pm
You're one of the greats. Goodluck mate.
You're one of the greats. Goodluck mate.
$325.00
on 10/03/23 10:57am
Best of luck Pierre from everyone at Turomas Spain
Best of luck Pierre from everyone at Turomas Spain
$200.00
Kimberley Parsons
on 09/03/23 2:55pm
Wonderful cause and impressive efforts!
Wonderful cause and impressive efforts!
$50.00
Lucy Jones
on 09/03/23 1:21pm
Good luck with the ride ?
Good luck with the ride ?
$100.00
Patrick Brennan
on 09/03/23 8:05am
Great work Sully!
Great work Sully!
$1,550.00
on 03/03/23 8:25pm
Best of luck Pierre from everyone at CMS, Carlo Propersi and Elena Turba
Best of luck Pierre from everyone at CMS, Carlo Propersi and Elena Turba
$300.00
Josh Handley
on 28/02/23 5:11pm
Hey Sully Best of luck on your ride for an amazing cause. Josh, Tania & Cosmo Group.
Hey Sully Best of luck on your ride for an amazing cause. Josh, Tania & Cosmo Group.
$100.00
Matt Gabbett
on 22/02/23 4:32pm
Go you good thing!
Go you good thing!
$100.00
Regan Coventry
on 18/02/23 1:51pm
$200.00
Todd Coates
on 17/02/23 4:55pm
to infinity and beyond! above all be safe Pierre
to infinity and beyond! above all be safe Pierre
$50.00
Reece McDonald
on 17/02/23 12:21pm
Great work Pierre! Good luck!
Great work Pierre! Good luck!
$1,500.00
Dennis Horne
on 15/02/23 11:42am
Love your work Pierre. Equipmac Finance and Leasing
Love your work Pierre. Equipmac Finance and Leasing
$50.00
Carol OConnell
on 13/02/23 9:29pm
Good work Sully. Keep safe
Good work Sully. Keep safe
$150.00
Bradley Turner
on 13/02/23 8:55pm
Don’t fall off
Don’t fall off
$50.00
Emlyn Simpson
on 13/02/23 7:20pm
You should be so proud of what you guys have built. Enjoy the ride and good luck / tailwinds.
You should be so proud of what you guys have built. Enjoy the ride and good luck / tailwinds.
$50.00
Alana Costa
on 10/02/23 5:20pm
A worthy cause close to so many hearts 🥰
A worthy cause close to so many hearts 🥰
$250.00
Anonymous
on 03/02/23 8:49am
$200.00
Gary Elliott
on 31/01/23 9:22pm
Ride safe Sull
Ride safe Sull
$100.00
Michael Pascoe
on 31/01/23 7:41pm
Best wishes champion
Best wishes champion
$100.00
jonathan pearce
on 31/01/23 6:26pm
great cause- good luck!
great cause- good luck!
$50.00
Debbie Roper
on 31/01/23 2:10pm
your a good man stay safe on the road trip
your a good man stay safe on the road trip
$1,500.00
Manuel Pagnin
on 25/01/23 4:37pm
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