25/08/2026
In Honour of Mark Lane 🤍🌊
It is with great sadness that we remember and honour Mark Lane, a much-loved member of the Solaris Cancer Care family and a wonderful supporter of our work.
Mark first came to Solaris Cancer Care as a client in 2017, and in the years that followed, he became one of our most passionate advocates. In 2019, Mark proudly took on the role of Solaris Ambassador, using his voice, his influence and his incredible generosity of spirit to help others facing cancer.
Mark understood firsthand the importance of support, connection and having somewhere to turn during one of life’s most difficult journeys. He gave back to Solaris with the same kindness and selflessness that he showed so many people throughout his life.
Mark was a remarkable man, a respected leader in Australian surfing, a mentor, a coach, a father, a husband, a friend and someone who had an extraordinary ability to make people feel valued and believed in.
His contribution to the surfing community was immense, but his greatest legacy will always be the people he touched. His kindness, wisdom, encouragement and genuine care for others will live on through the many lives he influenced.
We extend our deepest condolences to Mark’s beloved wife Elizabeth, his children, family, friends and the entire surfing and wider community who are grieving this incredible loss.
From all of us at Solaris Cancer Care, thank you, Mark, for believing in our work, for sharing your story, for standing beside us and for helping us give people affected by cancer more life and more time.
You will be deeply missed, but your legacy of kindness, courage and giving back will continue.
Rest peacefully, Mark. 🕊️🤍🌊
Forever a part of the Solaris family.
*Pictured Mark Lane and Solaris Founder David Joske at the Whalebone Classic enjoying a coffee from our coffee van.
