DJR’s Ryan Story launches charitable fund

Former DJR Team Principal and current non-executive Chairman Ryan Story has launched the Worthy Causes Fund to support the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.

Story, who led the Shell V-Power Racing Team to multiple Supercars titles and Scott McLaughlin and Alex Premat’s Bathurst 1000 victory in 2019, has called on fans to support the fund.

Story, Dick Johnson and Ford’s engine supplier Rob Herrod are all ambassadors for PCFA.

Prostate Cancer has afflicted a number of former drivers including Supercars Hall Of Fame Inductees Neil Crompton and John Bowe, Herrod himself as well as many others. 

Current driver Thomas Randle also had his own battle with testicular cancer in 2020.

Story has called on Supercars fans to get behind the cause.

“Prostate cancer is the most diagnosed form of cancer in Australia, with 66 men and their families receiving the life-changing news every day,” Story said.

“Motorsport is a great platform to raise awareness. A simple PSA blood test can save lives, just as the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia’s ground-breaking research and advocacy does as well.

“Their support services are second to none.”

The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia also highlights how prostate cancer is not restricted to older men, with the story of Journalist Will McDonald – now dubbed ‘Iron Will’ – shared on the site.

“Will McDonald’s is a phenomenal story. A well-known journo and father, he’s a fighter and an inspiration,” Story explains.

“Diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer at just 42 years old, he committed to his treatment, in no small way motivated to push through it to achieve his dream of completing an Ironman.

“Three years from his diagnosis, he did just that! It’s pretty incredible and an inspiration to anyone fighting cancer, something we all know doesn’t discriminate.

“Prostate cancer is hardly an old man’s disease, as Will’s journey demonstrates. But through research, like that funded by the PCFA, survival rates have lifted to 95 percent.

“I know that times are tough right now, but if you can, please make a tax-deductible donation to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. Whatever you give, I’ll match it!”

Donations can be made here.