HAVING lost three family members to cancer in the past 12 months, Phil Pappin is no stranger to the disease and will ride for a cure in Tasmania next month.

Having already raised just over $4000, Mr Pappin has organised a fundraiser at The Setts this Saturday, which he hopes will help raise another $3000 before his Peter Mac Tour de Cure ride.

Three-and-a-half years ago, Mr Pappin and his family...