During a cycling trip around the UK and Europe in 1999, a hunter accidently shot Rebecca in the throat and knee.
She said this experience, combined with her appreciation for her family, encouraged her to join the 200km cycling challenge for cancer research.
‘I am extremely lucky to be here and even more so, to now have a husband and three beautiful little girls with nothing more than a husky voice and a few scars to show for it,’ she said.
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READ NOWCreaney Primary School fundraised $259 to help Rebecca reach her goal of $2500 with a ride to school day.
‘A few members of my family have been affected by this disease and the statistics are quite alarming,’ she said. ‘I feel honoured to contribute to this cause as a legacy for my children in the hope we will find a cure and they will not be faced with the possibility of a fight such as cancer.’