Meet Our Teams

My name is Mat.

My daughter was diagnosed with leukaemia at the age of two in 2017.

Having this happen directly to our family and seeing the impact cancer has on other kids first hand was devastating.

Jumping onboard to challenge myself

and raise funds for lion hearts learning was a no brainer.

I’m looking forward to and am excited to be part of such an amazing event.

My name is Kylie Clancy “Clance” .

I am so excited to be a part of the River Murray Roar and raise some vital funds for LHL.

What an incredible organisation giving oncology kids and their families the opportunity to play, socialise, laugh, learn and enjoy all the things that kids should be doing in those pre school years.

When my cousins little girl Codee-Jo was diagnosed with leukaemia, isolation was often the norm whilst going through treatment.

Forever the optimists, opportunists, and with hearts the size of lions they founded LHL to create this beautiful safe and germ free space for Codee-Jo and all other kids and families in the same situation.

I love them, I love what they do and I LOVE what Lion Hearts Learning is providing families at a super challenging time of their lives.

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Cancer sux in any form, but being so close to home. Codee-Jo is my niece. So I am more than happy to help in any way I can.

Having been apart of her journey over the last few years has shown me that fighting the cancer is one part of the challenges that come with it. Continuing to live life and prepare for the next stage of cancer free is more important than ever.

Helping Lion Hearts to give this to all who need it is a pleasure and joy. Seeing the happy faces with the fun and development that LHL gives makes the effort worthwhile.

I am looking forward to supporting the team and making sure that we are successful in getting all to Wellington.

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My name is Chris and I'm a father of three young boys. Seeing first hand how a cancer diagnosis can change someone's world especially when it involves kids is heartbreaking.

When I was asked to be involved in helping raise much needed funds for Lion Hearts Learning I was genuinely appreciative and excited for the opportunity.

I can't think of a better reason to challenge myself whilst raising money to help provide more opportunity to families who are dealing with cancer.

Lion Hearts Learning is very close to my Heart. My Sister in Law and Brother in Law founded LHL when their daughter, my niece, was diagnosed with leukaemia.

I am now proudly on the board for this charity and see first hand the amazing support and opportunity it gives kids and families during their cancer diagnosis and journey.

Waterskiing is a passion of mine and I look forward to this passion being able to help Lion Hearts Learning continue to provide this amazing support.

I had no hesitation in saying yes to this great idea for a fundraising cause.

My family is most important to me - witnessing the impact of cancer on my friend’s family was heart breaking. To help continue the Lion Hearts legacy for the kids by raising money is the least anyone can do.

Water skiing has been a life long passion - the idea to challenge ourselves and raise money for this cause will give this passion a new purpose in January.

I appreciate any contribution you can make to my effort, the event and this great charity.

I am a business owner of a small building company. Father to Brodie & Layla and husband to my beautiful wife Shelley.

My involvement began into cancer fundraising and support when I lost my older brother to cancer when he was just 23 years old.

Since then I’ve supported any kind of fundraising involved in cancer research and those affected by this horrible disease in any way possible.

This adventure will certainly be the pinnacle for myself and my family, as my brother was such a passionate water skier himself.

To support lion hearts learning is also something so close to my family as well.

Thanks for the opportunity.

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Ski On!

The founders of LHL are close friends of mine & I saw first hand how they dealt with the life changing reality that is your 2 year old having cancer. The strength and compassion they showed throughout this time was awe inspiring.

Skiing 560 kms in 3 days will be a huge challenge! But it's nothing compared with the challenges faced by them and so many other families every day.

These amazing friends of mine have done all the hard work setting up this invaluable resource for oncology kids. But germ-free, safe learning environments for kids with cancer don't just pay for themselves!

So please help me help these wonderful people by giving whatever you can. Thanks. goes here

Support Car Driver

I've been involved with waterskiing on the Murray for the last 50 years and more recently my life has been affected by cancer.

When this River Murray Roar crew was being assembled I happily volunteered my services to support the fund raising for LHL which supports the kids and families affected by cancer. goes here

My name is Kobi Ritson and I’m passionate about helping people who have been impacted by cancer.

My cousin, Codee-Jo was diagnosed with cancer in 2017 and I’ve seen how much families go through during such a horrible time. But, from this, our organisation Lion Hearts Learning was formed and we now try and help as many people as we can.

Please help me to help others. If you can spare some $, please donate here.

Skiing is something which has not be part of my life, in fact I have never stepped foot on a ski. Forming a team and attempting to ski 500km sounds exciting, but equally as terrifying knowing the work that needs to get done to get to the start line let alone completing the distance in 3 days!

Seeing first hand with my father in law losing his life to pancreatic cancer, and close friends in the workplace also falling ill to the disease, this challenge is nothing compared to those dealing with cancer. I have seen the amount of love and support needed to those involved and that’s why I want to help support and raise funds for LHL.

Having this opportunity to be part of such a wonderful cause, pushing myself outside of my comfort zone, setting a challenge and achieving this is the least I can do so please support me and my team and ultimately those who are doing tough in the battle against cancer!

G’day, I’m Franga.

I’ve been skiing on the river since I was a grommet and my family have had a house in Bowhill for over 25 years (my parents are now retired and live there!).

I jumped at this opportunity to not only do what I love doing, but to raise funds at the same time for a fantastic charity. With 3 kids of my own, it tears my heart out to imagine one of them was diagnosed with cancer. I really feel for those families affected by this terrible disease. I’m skiing with a group of legend blokes and although it’s going to be a challenge for us, we can’t wait to strap our skis on and hit the water! Please donate to our group and help us to help these families that are going through their battles!

Feeling super pumped to be asked to be involved with this amazing charity event.

Unfortunately cancer touches all of us in one way or another. I have lost friends and family to this awful disease.

I do love a challenge, but knowing we are helping others through this great charity makes it easier to push that bit more.

Can’t wait to get out on the water!

Hey all! I'm Mason,

From the days I started learning to walk, I've been on the water, skiing on anything that would float. I was fortunate enough to have grown up with family and friends to head up the river with and enjoy everything the river has to offer.

I was approached by the team to help this year after Kent's unfortunate injury, which has made him unable to participate. He has done a fantastic job fundraising and will be sadly missed. I look forward to being able to get out and take part in this awesome charity event on his behalf.

Cancer is a terrible thing in this world. The thought of what struggles some may encounter and have to deal with on a day by day basis is inspiring to me. The event will be tough and I can't wait to hit the water and push myself to some mental and physical limits in hope to understand from their perspective a bit of what it's like.

Cheers to raising awareness, any contribution helps. Looking forward to getting out there with these guys and giving it all we have got!

Support Car Driver

My name is Jodie and unfortunately Cancer is a word I am all too familiar with.

Cancer has been a part of my life over many years. In primary school I watched my Mum beat Breast cancer.

As a teen my Nana with pancreatic cancer and as adult my Dad lost his battle with pancreatic cancer.

I have seen cancer at many stages of my life and the physical, emotional, financial and social effects of the disease it can bring to family and loved ones. Please support Lion Hearts learning, a charity providing much needed support to children impacted by cancer.

“Supporting the fighters, admiring the survivors, honoring the taken and never giving up! “

I love my wife and 2 awesome kids!

We run our own business, and life can get so busy doing this with two young kids. When this opportunity came up, I was stoked to jump on board, there is always time to help out other family’s being affected by cancer!

Can’t wait to get on the water, I love skiing, it will be tough going, but it’s for a great cause!!

Hi! I’m Tony, recently retired and permanently moved to the river from Alice Springs last year. Waterskiing has always been a passion of mine learning to ski at Elliott halfway between Alice and Darwin.

I had no hesitation in saying yes to this fundraising cause to help continue the Lion Hearts legacy for the kids by helping to raise money.

I appreciate any contribution you can make to my effort, the event and this great charity.

Hi all, My name is David. “My mates call me DC”

I’m a Dad to 3 amazing kids. My beautiful wife and I have been married now for 22 years.

My wife and I rarely get time away from the hustle & bustle of running our own business, so when asked if I could spare a few days & be involved in the River Murray Roar, I jumped at the chance. My Dad lost his battle with Cancer 8 years ago, so this cause is definitely something close to home & sadly I can relate to those left behind with the heartache.

I am really excited to be a part of the Roar and can’t wait for the day to come. Skiing 560km in 3 days sounds crazy, but I love a challenge. My team & I are all keen skiers, but personally I’ve never done anything like this before. It’s definitely going to be a massive physical challenge so I’m looking forward to getting out of my comfort zone & taking it on.

Most importantly, we are raising some much needed funds for Lion Hearts Learning. Please help me help this wonderful cause. Any donation, big or small will make a difference & is greatly appreciated!