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Fundraising focus for Randle at Sandown

18 Aug 2022
Tweaked livery part of fundraiser initiative
3 mins by James Pavey
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Thomas Randle will race a new-look Castrol Tickford Mustang as part of a cancer fundraising initiative.

Randle will tackle this weekend’s Penrite Oil Sandown SuperSprint with a tweaked livery.

The Castrol Ford features flashes of purple in an initiative for ONTrac at Peter Mac Victorian Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Service.

A Castrol Racing fundraising page to donate is live now.

ONTrac at Peter Mac provides care for adolescents and young adults affected by cancer.

The supports are designed to sit alongside a young person’s cancer treatment to help the patient and their families.

It’s an initiative particularly close to Randle, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer in early 2020.

Randle sought support from the service as he underwent his treatment.

The 2020 Super2 champion now serves as a member of the Victorian Youth Cancer Action Board.

Randle, who is now 18 months cancer-free, was proud to give back to the service.

Over 100 Peter Mac staff will be present at Sandown, with Randle to offer hot laps during Monday’s ride day.

Castrol will also provide 100 passes to the weekend’s event.

The special livery coincides with Randle’s racing return following his scary crash at The Bend on July 31.

"I am really honoured to be representing Peter Mac on the grid for this year’s Sandown SuperSprint," Randle said.

"Peter Mac were instrumental in treating me during my period with testicular cancer.

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"Last year we held a ride day at Sandown for a bunch of young patients, so it is going to be great to replicate that after the round this year.

"As a current board member of the Victorian Youth Cancer Action Board, I am really excited for this initiative."

Several fundraising opportunities will be offered during the weekend.

Notably, one race fan can win the bonnet of Randle’s car. All proceeds from the online Lloyds Auctions will go to the Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation.

A portion of Sandown sales of Tickford Racing merchandise will also be donated to the service.

"We are thrilled to have such fantastic support from Thomas and the team at Castrol Racing through their program across the Sandown weekend,” said Dr Jeremy Lewin, Medical Director of the ONTrac at Peter Mac Victorian Adolescent and Young Adult Service.

"Our service exists to help young people with cancer navigate the extra challenges we know they face.

"The years 15 to 25 are a critical period for a person’s development and trajectory in life, and facing a cancer diagnosis and its treatment during that time can be particularly disruptive.

"The service provides a range of supports aimed at improving outcomes and experiences of young people with cancer.

"We have worked closely with Thomas since his own cancer diagnosis in 2020, and are delighted to see him doing so well today, and also by his work in support of our service."

Castrol’s Jan Willink, Brand & Product Marketing Manager, ANZ added: "Castrol is extremely proud to support the work done by Peter Mac through their adolescent and young adult cancer service.

"Whether it’s raising awareness, funds, or simply providing unique opportunities for those involved with Peter Mac programs, we’re thrilled that Castrol can play a small role.

"I know that the most enjoyable laps Thomas Randle drives this year in the Castrol Racing Mustang will be those with passengers from Peter Mac."

Cars will hit the track at Sandown on Friday. Purchase your tickets now.

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