“Never Give Up” is the motto by which Luke, 25, lives his life. That was never more evident than on his ride, in which he conquered not only the journey but an arduous climb up Mount Keira.

The former rising freestyle motocross star suffered a serious brain injury during a training accident on June 20, 2012 and wanted to give something back to the centre that helped him through his ongoing rehabilitation.

After almost a year in hospital and another year of rehab as an outpatient, Luke is still learning how to walk and communicates using sign language with his right hand. He didn’t let that stop him completing his quest.

“Luke aimed to raise $60,000 but we never thought we would crack $76,000, which is fantastic,” said his proud mother Kim.

“None of us thought he would have this much success and now the hospital has been able to change its wish list.”

She was particularly proud of his determination in riding up Mount Keira, which took him one hour and 20 minutes.

“He never gave up and rode the whole way up which was a huge effort,” she said.

He was accompanied throughout his ride by now well-known marathon charity cyclist Dr Mick Davey and friend and training partner Paul James.

“Once he achieved the Mount Keira climb we knew he would easily complete the ride,” Mrs Stojanovic said.

“That was definitely the toughest part and completing that climb gave him so much confidence.

“It also allowed Luke to get across his message – to never give up and anything is possible.

“No matter what your disability or struggles may be, keep pushing through. It is not easy. It is hard. Luke has good days and bad days but he wanted to inspire other people and give something back to the hospital that has helped him and others who are going through what he’s been through.”

Luke rolled into Liverpool Hospital after his nine-day effort, flanked by two police escorts and a fire truck, to the rapturous applause of staff, doctors and patients.

“The weather on the last day was horrendous, very similar to in Nowra when he started the ride,” Mrs Stojanovic said.

“It was pouring with rain and very cold. The last 10 kilometres were terrible but there was no stopping him. He just pushed through it.”

To celebrate his efforts the hospital presented him with a $10,000 cheque towards his fundraising efforts, while an auction and dinner was also held.

While Luke still has a way to go on his rehabilitation, including therapy which may allow him to talk again, he has already set himself more goals.

“For his next adventure he’s talking about skydiving,” said a cringing Mrs Stojanovic.

You can support Luke’s efforts through the Everyday Hero website www.give .everydayhero.com or Luke’s own website www.lukestono.com.