The MACA Cancer 200 Ride for Research is a 200 km fundraising cycling event in Western Australia that raises money for cancer research conducted by the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.
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About MACA Cancer 200 Ride for Research
The MACA Cancer 200 Ride for Research is a 200 km charity cycling event held in Western Australia to raise vital funds for cancer research at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research. Participants ride over two days, supported by corporate partners, community teams and individual donors who sponsor their efforts. The event is organised by the Perkins (based in Nedlands, WA) and MACA as naming-rights sponsor, with all fundraising efforts directed to supporting world‑class cancer research projects and patient-impact programs.
A MACA Cancer 200 Ride for Research charge may appear on your bank or card statement if you registered as a rider, made a donation, sponsored a participant or team, purchased event merchandise, or contributed via an online fundraising page processed through cancer200.org.au. Charges can be one‑off donations, recurring monthly gifts (if you opted in), or instalments from a payment plan for your fundraising commitment. You might also see temporary authorisation holds when you first make a payment or update your card details; these are used by banks to verify your card and typically drop off within a few days.
If you’re unsure about a MACA Cancer 200 Ride for Research charge, start by checking your email for registration confirmations, donation receipts or thank‑you messages from cancer200.org.au, including your spam or promotions folder. Log in to your Cancer 200 rider or donor account (if you created one) to review your giving history and payment settings, or look up the participant or team you sponsored using the search function on the website. For questions about a specific transaction, including suspected duplicates or incorrect amounts, use the contact or “Support/Help” options at cancer200.org.au and provide the date, amount, and last four digits of the card used so the team can locate your payment and advise on next steps.
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Why do I see a MACA Cancer 200 Ride for Research charge on my bank statement?
This charge usually means you registered for the ride, donated to the event, or sponsored a participant or team via cancer200.org.au. It may also be from buying event merchandise or making a general donation to the Harry Perkins Institute through the Cancer 200 fundraising platform. Check your recent online activity and email for receipts or confirmation messages mentioning “MACA Cancer 200” or “Harry Perkins Institute.”
What amounts are commonly charged by MACA Cancer 200 Ride for Research?
Common amounts include round figures associated with donations or sponsorships (for example $20, $50, $100, $200 or higher), rider registration fees, and workplace or team donations processed in bulk. If you agreed to a fundraising pledge or set up a recurring gift, you might see the same amount charged monthly or at regular intervals. The exact amount should match what you selected on the donation or registration form; refer to your emailed receipt or your online account to confirm the original pledge or donation level.
Could this be a recurring or monthly donation to the Cancer 200 or Harry Perkins Institute?
Yes. When donating through cancer200.org.au, some supporters choose to make recurring monthly or regular gifts to support ongoing cancer research. These recurring donations will appear on your statement at the interval and amount you selected when setting up the donation. You can review, update, or cancel recurring gifts by logging into your donor account or contacting the support team via the website if you no longer wish to be charged.
How do I cancel or change my MACA Cancer 200 recurring donation or payment plan?
To change or cancel a recurring donation or payment plan, log in to your account on cancer200.org.au and go to your profile, billing, or donations area to adjust or cancel your scheduled payments. If you cannot access your account, use the contact or support form on the website and provide your name, email used for the donation, and details of the charge so the team can locate your record. Changes to future charges usually take effect promptly, but payments already processed may not be reversible as donations.
Can I get a refund for a MACA Cancer 200 Ride for Research charge?
Because funds raised support charitable cancer research, donations are generally treated as non‑refundable once processed. However, if you believe you were charged in error, see an obvious duplicate transaction, or did not authorise the payment, you should contact the event organisers via the cancer200.org.au website as soon as possible with the date, amount and last four digits of your card. They can investigate the transaction, correct mistakes where appropriate, and advise you on any possible refund or adjustment under their charitable giving policies.
Why do I see a small or pending MACA Cancer 200 charge that later disappears or changes?
Some banks show a temporary authorisation or pending charge when you first make a donation, register for the ride, or update your card details on cancer200.org.au. This is used to verify that your card is valid and will often appear as a small or provisional amount before being replaced by the final, correct transaction. These holds usually clear automatically within a few business days; if a pending amount doesn’t update or drop off, contact your bank and, if needed, the Cancer 200 support team with the transaction details.
How can I verify which rider, team, or campaign my MACA Cancer 200 donation went to?
If you donated through a participant’s or team’s fundraising page, your email receipt from cancer200.org.au typically lists the rider or team name and the date and amount of your gift. You can also search for the rider or team directly on the Cancer 200 website and, if you created a donor account, review your giving history there. If you still can’t match the charge, contact support through the website with your name, email, date and amount charged so they can confirm where your donation was allocated.
How do I contact MACA Cancer 200 Ride for Research about a billing or donation question?
Visit cancer200.org.au and use the Contact, Support or Help links to reach the event team; you can usually submit an online enquiry form or find current phone and email details there. Include as much information as possible—your full name, email address used, date and amount of the charge, and the last four digits of your card—so they can quickly locate your transaction. For security, do not send full card numbers via email or forms; if more details are needed, they will advise you on a safe way to provide them.