20 years behind the scenes: Kennards Hire supports Life Cycle raising millions for young Australians impacted by cancer

The Life Cycle for Canteen Off-Road ride from Lake Brockman to Donnybrook in Western Australia was held from 2–4 May 2026, with 40 riders and over 20 support crew taking on the challenge to raise awareness for Canteen Australia and the impacts this has on the youth of Australia.

Over nearly two decades, Life Cycle for Canteen WA raised more than $3 million for Canteen Australia, supporting Australians aged 12–25 facing their own diagnosis or that of a loved one.

Since 2007, Kennards Hire branches in Cannington, Myaree and Balcatta have provided essential equipment, including trailers, portable toilets and lighting, free of charge to support Life Cycle events across WA.

While largely unseen, this practical support has played a consistent role in enabling the volunteer-led initiative to focus on what matters most – raising funds for young people impacted by cancer.

Jennifer Aramini of Life Cycle for Canteen said: “Running events like this takes a huge amount of coordination and resources and we’re incredibly proud of the money we’ve raised and the lives we’ve supported since we began.

“Kennards Hire has been part of that journey for almost 20 years – having reliable, long-term support has been critical to sustaining the event and growing its impact.”

Jake White, Kennards Hire Area Manager, said: “Life Cycle is built on the dedication of its volunteers and riders, and we’ve always seen our role as facilitating where we can behind the scenes.

“By providing equipment year after year, it helps reduce event costs so more of the money raised can go directly towards supporting young people who are going through incredibly tough circumstances.”

Across approximately 40 rides, from OnRoad, OffRoad and Kep Track events, a network of volunteers, riders and supporters came together year after year, backed by long-term partners committed to keeping the wheels turning.

This year’s ride once again took to Western Australia roads, providing a powerful reminder of the community spirit that has sustained the initiative for decades and the cause it supports.

For Kennards Hire, the milestone continued a long-standing commitment to supporting grassroots initiatives that bring people together and lift up communities.

To find out more about how Kennards Hire supports communities, visit: https://www.kennards.com.au/community-support