The Telethon Trial
The fundraising tradition begins with a club trial supporting Telethon. The first recorded donation was $52.30.
A Pathfinders Tradition Since 1976
Memorial Trial & Charity History
One event brings together three things that matter deeply to Pathfinders: motorcycle trials, remembering the people who helped build the club, and giving something back to the wider community.
2026 Memorial Trial Charity
Hero Hunter Foundation
Pathfinders has chosen Hero Hunter Foundation as the charity supported by the 2026 Memorial Trial on 27–28 September.
Hero Hunter Foundation provides practical support to Australian families with a child undergoing oncology treatment or treatment for certain blood disorders. Its work includes support for carers in hospital and practical help that can make it easier for families to keep a household functioning during treatment.
How It Evolved
From the Telethon Trial to the Memorial Trial
A Broader Charity Trial
The event becomes the Charity Trial so Pathfinders can support a wider range of Western Australian causes.
Remembering Nobby Clarke
After the passing of Nobby Clarke, a driving force behind the event, the trial becomes the Nobby Clarke Memorial Charity Trial.
Remembering All Past Members
At the request of Nobby’s family, the name changes to the Memorial Charity Trial so the event can honour all Pathfinders members who have passed.
A Significant Legacy
The club history records more than $76,000 donated across more than 23 charities over the life of the event.
The Tradition Continues
Hero Hunter Foundation becomes the next organisation supported by the Pathfinders trials community.
What the Event Represents
Ride, Remember and Give Back
The Memorial Trial is not simply another round on the calendar. It is a chance to remember the characters, workers, riders and families who shaped Pathfinders, while turning a weekend of trials into something useful for people outside the sport.
Historically, competitor entry proceeds and the club’s charity auction have both contributed to the donation. Members, supporters and local businesses have helped through entry, bidding, donated items and direct support.
A Wide Reach
Some of the Causes Pathfinders Has Supported
The club’s recorded charity history includes support for organisations large and small. This is a representative selection rather than the complete ledger.
TelethonCystic Fibrosis WARoyal Flying Doctor ServiceRadio LollipopCanteen WASt John Ambulance ToodyayAngel Flight WAThe Smith FamilyBlack Dog RideStarlight Children’s FoundationCancer Council WAOperation SunshineHannah’s HouseMyeloma AustraliaAliyah Mae Foundation
The Club Community Makes It Work
A Weekend Powered by Generosity
The fundraising result is built from many small contributions: riders entering, volunteers giving their time, businesses and members donating items, people bidding at the auction and the event team doing the work to make the weekend happen.
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