- Bob Montgomery, an 82-year-old charity cyclist, completed a 3,300-mile ride across Australia to raise funds for motor neurone disease (MND) before he died unexpectedly just a day later.
- Montgomery's ride, dubbed One Last Ride, was completed alongside his 18-year-old grandson, Tom Malcolm, and raised approximately A$105,000 ($74,000; £55,000) for charity.
- His family stated that he was passionately sharing his message just hours before his passing, highlighting his dedication to the cause.
- MND NSW expressed deep sadness over Montgomery's death, calling him a cherished friend and a tireless supporter of their organization.
- Montgomery's ride was his sixth fundraising effort for MND NSW, a cause that was deeply personal to him after losing a cousin to the disease.
- He had previously raised nearly A$300,000 through his earlier rides, demonstrating his long-term commitment to the cause.
Bob Montgomery, an 82-year-old charity cyclist, passed away unexpectedly just a day after completing his 3,300-mile ride across Australia, dubbed "One Last Ride."1234
His family confirmed his death, describing it as "peaceful" and noting he was still sharing his message hours before he passed.
Montgomery and his 18-year-old grandson, Tom Malcolm, raised approximately A$105,000 for motor neurone disease (MND) during their six-week journey from Broome to Bowral.
This was Montgomery's sixth fundraising ride for MND NSW, a cause he was deeply passionate about after losing a cousin to the disease.6
"I have seen family and friends suffer. It's heart breaking," he wrote on his fundraising page.
MND NSW's CEO, Liam O'Meara, expressed deep sadness over Montgomery's death, calling him a "cherished friend and tireless supporter of MND NSW."
Montgomery's ride was celebrated by his local community, who welcomed him with "roaring applause" upon his arrival in Bowral.
He was motivated by the stories of those he met along the way, enjoying a "beer or two" at each stop.
His legacy includes raising nearly A$300,000 in previous rides, helping ensure that more people can access necessary care and support for MND.8
“Montgomery's ride, dubbed 'One Last Ride,' raised about A$105,000 ($74,000; £55,000) for MND NSW alongside his 18-year-old grandson Tom Malcolm. MND NSW chief executive Liam O'Meara called him a 'cherished friend and tireless supporter,' noting it was his sixth fundraising ride for the cause.”
The Guardian
