Bite Size #126: Matt Comyn - Raising $17M, The Beginning Of Can4Cancer, and Celebrating a Decade of Impact
Jul 10, 2024
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CEO of Commonwealth Bank, Matt Comyn, shares the journey of Can 4 Cancer charity, its massive impact over 10 years, and the support it has garnered. Reflects on personal significance, growth, and involvement of participants. Discusses evolving from a bike ride concept to a more inclusive event with runs and walks, emphasizing safety and partnership dynamics.
Matt Comyn reflects on the growth of Can 4 Cancer charity event and its impact.
Tour de Cure's fundraising efforts have raised over $16 million in the last decade.
Deep dives
The Founding of Performance Intelligence
The podcast discusses the origins of Performance Intelligence, a business venture that evolved from a bike ride from Sydney to Newcastle. The idea for Performance Intelligence emerged when Maisie proposed that CommBank sponsor the bike ride, leading to a subsequent meeting with Matt Common. This eventually led to the development of Performance Intelligence as a platform dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations.
Tour de Cure and Fundraising Achievements
The episode highlights the accomplishments of Tour de Cure in funding CANSA projects and breakthroughs. Over the last decade, significant fundraising efforts have raised over $16 million, with a goal to surpass $20 million this year. The event includes various activities like a three-day bike ride, a half marathon, a 10-kilometer walk, and a 50-kilometer run across six cities, promoting inclusivity and community participation.
Community Engagement and Growth
The podcast emphasizes the inclusive nature of Tour de Cure and its evolution over the years. Lynne McGrath's feedback prompted the addition of walks to the event, making it more accessible and diverse. The partnership between CBA and Tour de Cure is praised for its dedication to engaging staff and partners in meaningful causes, setting a benchmark for organizational involvement and community connection.
In this Bite Size from episode #94 Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn reflects on the start of the Can 4 Cancer charity event that he helped set up and what it means to him personally to see it grow into such a big phenomenon.
Matt is also blown away by the stats behind the 10 years of Can 4 Cancer and the amount of money it has raised and the amount of people that are now involved in the event.
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