Raised so far
$2,150
Our goal
$132,000
Christine Nearchou just donated $100.00- David just donated $50.00
- Andrew Whitford just donated $2000.00
A Message from Mario
The Itinerary
The Old Blokes are hitting the road again in April 2027!
Following the success of our previous fundraising campaigns, we're planning another exciting road trip, bringing together classic cars, local communities and fundraising opportunities, all in support of the Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF).
Our journey will begin on Tuesday, 13 April 2027, departing from Thornleigh and heading north through regional New South Wales before returning down the coast and finishing at Rafferty's Resort Tavern at Cams Wharf.
Approx. 3 hrs 45 mins – Overnight: Mudgee
Day 2 - Wed 14 April – Mudgee → Armidale
Approx. 3 hrs 50 mins – Overnight: Armidale
Day 3 - Thurs 15 April – Armidale → Coffs Harbour
Approx. 2 hrs 45 mins – Overnight: Coffs Harbour
Day 4 - Fri 16 April – Coffs Harbour → Port Macquarie
Approx. 2 hrs 30 mins – Overnight: Port Macquarie
Day 5 - Sat 17 April – Port Macquarie → Hunter Valley (Maitland)
Approx. 3 hrs 30 mins – Overnight: Maitland
Day 6 - Sun 18 April – Maitland → Cams Wharf
Approx. 1 hr – Overnight: Cams Wharf
Day 7 - Mon 19 April – Cams Wharf → Home
Return journey via the Pacific Highway / M1 Motorway
Throughout our journey, we'll be looking to connect with local communities, car clubs, businesses and community organisations to organise fundraising activities, showcase our classic cars and raise awareness of the importance of cancer research.
❤️ Driving for a Cause
Our mission is about more than just a road trip. It's about bringing people together, creating lasting friendships and raising vital funds for cancer research. All funds raised go towards supporting the Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) and its important work in the fight against cancer.
We look forward to meeting new friends, reconnecting with supporters and making our 2027 adventure another great success.
Old Blokes Driving for a Cancer Cure
Classic Cars. Great People. One Important Cause.
The Gala Dinner
Following the huge success of their gala dinners in 2023 and 2025, the Old Blokes are bringing everyone together once again for another unforgettable evening in support of the Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF).
Join us for a fantastic night of celebration, great food, entertainment and fundraising, bringing together family, friends and supporters who share a common goal: making a difference in the fight against cancer.
Guests can look forward to an evening filled with plenty of opportunities to get involved, including raffles, a silent auction and other fundraising activities throughout the night. With the incredible generosity and community spirit that have made the previous dinners so special, the 2027 gala promises to be another memorable occasion.
The event will be held at Doltone House, Sylvania Waters, a waterfront venue in Sydney's south, providing a beautiful setting for an evening of dining, entertainment and coming together for a meaningful cause.
Every ticket, raffle entry and auction bid will help support ACRF's work funding world-class cancer research across Australia. By joining the Old Blokes for this special event, you'll be helping researchers make discoveries that could improve the prevention, detection and treatment of cancer for generations to come.
Event Details
Date: Friday 15 October 2027
Location: Doltone House, Sylvania Waters, New South Wales
Further details about tickets, the evening's program and fundraising activities will be shared as they become available.
For any additional information about the Old Blokes Gala Dinner, please contact us below
SUPPORTING THE OLD BLOKES
Christine Nearchou
David
Thank you for taking part in this worthy cause, Mario.
Andrew Whitford
Good luck Mario and the old blokes enjoy your new toy Mario my father had it since new and would be so proud it’s representing a great cause.
Why support ACRF?
They fund world-class research into all types of cancer
Since 1984, ACRF have provided over $184 million of funding to innovative cancer research projects that aim to discover new and improved ways to prevent, detect and treat all types of cancer.
ACRF provides large grants that make a real impact
Annually ACRF awards grants of between $1 million and $10 million to visionary cancer research projects. They back bold ideas that explore new ways of approaching the challenges attached to treating this complex disease.
ACRF provides large grants that make a real impact
Annually ACRF awards grants of between $1 million and $10 million to visionary cancer research projects. They back bold ideas that explore new ways of approaching the challenges attached to treating this complex disease.
Here are some past projects ACRF supporters have helped fund:
Cervical Cancer Vaccine
ACRF supporters contributed to the seed funding for Professor Ian Frazer’s development of a cervical cancer vaccine. Thanks to a national immunisation program, Australia is set to be the first country to effectively eliminate the disease.
Personalised Cancer Treatment
Donations from ACRF supporters enabled an ambitious project that aims to provide each cancer patient a personalized treatment plan within 36 hours from diagnosis.
Zero Childhood Cancer
Thanks to the generosity of their supporters, ACRF became one of the founding partners of an initiative to tackle the most difficult cases of infant, childhood and adolescent cancer in Australia. Clinical trials are currently underway nationally and results are looking positive.
