Ride For Life

In 2026 we raised over $17,000

All funds raised are directed to The Cycle of Giving Transplant Research Grant which is awarded to a Researcher each year.  

The 2026 Cycle of Giving Research Grant was awarded to Eden Kharrouba. Eden is working to reduce complications and improve outcomes for patients supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), a type of advanced life support that temporarily takes on the roles of the heart and lungs.

"As an early-career researcher, having my project recognised and financially supported through the Cycle of Giving Award and The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation is incredibly motivating."

"I would especially like to acknowledge the remarkable contribution of Mary and all the cyclists who have joined her over the years. Their dedication and generosity help researchers like me who are working hard to advance healthcare and improve patient outcomes," said Eden.

To everyone who has supported Cycle of Giving over the past 20 years by riding, donating, volunteering or spreading the word, thank you. Your generosity is creating a legacy of turning remarkable research into better patient outcomes. 

This week is DonateLife Week, and there's still time to donate to important research here: https://tcg.org.au/cog26

Read Common Good's post about the Award Ceremony (Facebook).

Dr Alice Harford shared her work at our 20th Anniversary Dinner.

Dr Alice Harford is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Heart Transplantation and the scientific lead for The Living Heart Project at the Critical Care Research Facility, The Prince Charles Hospital. 

Her research investigates the feasibility, safety, and therapeutic potential of mitochondrial transplantation (MTx) and hypothermic oxygenated perfusion (HOPE) to improve outcomes for DCD donor hearts used in heart transplantation.

Her pilot study aims to support the expansion of DCD donor heart transplantation and help overcome current limitations within Australian clinical protocols. With a background in molecular ecological physiology, Dr Alice Harford specialises in mitochondrial function, resilience, and adaptation, exploring how cardiac and neural tissues respond to stressors such as oxygen limitation and environmental change. Her work examines mitochondrial function, structure, and stability to better understand and enhance biological performance under challenging conditions.