In Memory of Richard

By Danika Pearse

In Loving Memory of Our Dad

We have created this page to honour the memory of our beloved father — a warm, generous, high-flyer, a successful businessman, and above all, a loving and dedicated dad.

Two years ago, our dad was diagnosed with Chondrosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of bone cancer. With no treatment options available other than surgery, he faced this devastating diagnosis with strength and dignity.

To honour his wishes, we invite you to support Rare Cancers Australia, an organisation close to our hearts.

Rare Cancers Australia is dedicated to changing the story for those diagnosed with rare, less common, or complex cancers through limitless support and powerful advocacy.

Your donation will help them provide personalised guidance and care to people living with cancer, during what is often an isolating and uncertain time.

Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and for helping us honour our father’s legacy in a meaningful way.

 

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Anonymous

Thank you for everything Richard. You will always be remembered as the strongest person I have ever known. Hope you are at peace now and watching over us all.

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Mohammad El-khatib

In loving memory of Richard.

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Marguerita Richardson

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Chris Stock

In Loving Memory of Richard — A Life That Changed Mine, and So Many Others When I first met Richard, I was a young man from Melbourne — uncertain of my path and carrying more weight than I knew how to bear. He saw something in me I couldn’t yet see in myself. He offered me opportunity, guidance, and belief. He invited me to Sydney, mentored me in London, and walked beside me all the way to New York. Richard didn’t just teach me how to succeed — he taught me how to lead with compassion, courage, and integrity. He lived a life that lifted others. He believed in people. He built futures. I wouldn’t be who I am today without him. And I’m just one of many. In honor of the extraordinary man he was, and to continue the work he cared so deeply about, I’m making a donation to and I invite you to join me. Let’s carry forward Richard’s legacy — one of wisdom, generosity, and love — by supporting the cause that meant so much to him. Thank you, Richard. For everything.

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Jarrod Mcavoy

Farewell Captain Velocity. Gone but not forgotten

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Sandra Menares

In memory of our beloved Richard