ANNIE KAT
- National: 4th
- State: 1st in WA
I'm Riding For
Al
Riding for all the dear children that are enduring the cancer journey plus my partner who lost his battle against Mesothelioma in January 2026 ❤️
My Story
This year’s Great Cycle Challenge is especially personal and emotional for me. In January, I lost my beloved partner, Al, to mesothelioma after he fought the disease with incredible courage and determination.
Watching someone you love endure cancer is unbearable. Seeing what Al went through strengthened my belief that we must keep fighting for better treatments and, ultimately, a world where cancer no longer has the power to take away the people we love.
That is why again I have chosen to raise funds for children’s cancer research through the Great Cycle Challenge. No child should ever have to face this terrible disease. Children should be learning, laughing, playing and growing—not fighting for their lives.
Al was always my number one supporter. He was there to encourage me, help me and welcome me at the end of each ride. This year, I will deeply miss having him there, but I will carry his love and support with me through every km.
This October, I will ride 800 km and more if am able in Al’s memory and for every child and family affected by cancer. This will be my ninth year riding in the Great Cycle Challenge, and the cause has never meant more to me. The funds raised will support research into safer, more effective treatments and cures for childhood cancers.
My fundraising target is $5,000 and hopefully beyond. Please support my GCC 2026 fundraiser by donating or sharing my page. Every contribution, no matter the amount, will help me move closer to this goal. Together, we can honour those we have lost, stand beside those still fighting, and help create a future where children can simply be children.
TOGETHER WE CAN AND WILL KICK CANCER'S BUTT 😊
My Legacy
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813 km Ridden$3,092 Raised2018
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1,028 km Ridden$4,477 Raised2019
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1,713 km Ridden$5,700 Raised2020
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1,747 km Ridden$6,060 Raised2021
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1,245 km Ridden$9,100 Raised2022
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1,503 km Ridden$9,207 Raised2023
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1,515 km Ridden$11,190 Raised2024
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1,362 km Ridden$17,000 Raised2025
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484 km Ridden$20,125 Raised2026
My Challenge
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55.1 km ride - Day 10…..morning ride 🧡💙 - Saturday, October 10, 2026
Logged this ride 21 hours ago -
46.0 km ride - Day 9 early morning ride 💙🧡 - Friday, October 9, 2026
Logged this ride 2 days ago -
42.1 km ride - Day 8 ….early morning ride 💙🧡 - Thursday, October 8, 2026
Logged this ride 3 days ago -
$10,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $10,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 4 days ago -
51.2 km ride - Day 7 ….early morning ride 🧡💙 - Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Logged this ride 4 days ago -
$5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 4 days ago -
51.6 km ride - Day 6….early morning ride 💙🧡 - Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Logged this ride 5 days ago -
37.1 km ride - Day 5 early morning ride 💙🧡 - Monday, October 5, 2026
Logged this ride 6 days ago -
60.3 km ride - Day 4…..morning ride 💙🧡 - Sunday, October 4, 2026
Logged this ride 7 days ago -
51.3 km ride - Day 3 morning ride 😌 - Saturday, October 3, 2026
Logged this ride 8 days ago
My Sponsors
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Kick Cancer's Butt Day Matching Donation
“Here's your matched donation from our generous supporters. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to kick cancer's butt!”
$7,730.71Received this donation 3 days ago
ANNIE
“WOW HOW AWESOME......................thank you very much for coming on board for this worthy cause in helping to KICK CANCER'S BUTT 🧡💙”
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Regal Engineering
“Keep up the great work Annie!”
$2,070Received this donation 4 days ago
ANNIE
“AWESOME............thank you Regal Engineering for always coming on board with your ongoing support for a worthy cause which is greatly appreciated by myself and the team at CCRI 💙🧡”
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Alf Pelliccione
“You ride I’ll go fishing love your cous.”
$1,552.50Received this donation 4 days ago
ANNIE
“Again, thank you Alf for always coming on board for this worth cause.....enjoy fishing and maybe not so much drinking 💙🧡”
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Eddie Baccala
“To my dearest Annie I know this challenge will be difficult without Allan’s Support- he was with you every step of the way on the past challenges I know he is looking from above making sure you are safe each morning on this epic challenge you put yourself through each and every year Your health ATM isn’t conducive to doing this ride but whether it’s your determination or stubbornness - you keep pushing yourself and I know you will achieve great results with out a whimper Love you Annie You’re my hero !!”
$1,035Received this donation 4 days ago
ANNIE
“Eddie, now you have made me cry............thank you for your ongoing support year in and out, yes Al is missed so so much not only by me but by all his mates. Stubbornness is the key, you should know all about it.....again, thank you 💙🧡”
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Katy
“Thank you for all that you do to raise awareness and money for such a great cause. Mr Kohl and I are proud to call you our friend!”
$1,000Received this donation 4 days ago
ANNIE
“CCR and myself give heartfelt thanks you Katy and Mr Khol for your ongoing support and generous donation to such a worthy cause. Your kindness will help support vital children’s cancer research and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families.💙🧡”
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Rob Garton Smith
“$1 for every km!”
$800Received this donation 38 days ago
ANNIE
“Rob, a HUGE thank you for your very kind donation, now the pressure is on for me to complete the 800kms, but am hoping that I will complete 800 plus. Again thank you for your ongoing support for this worthy cause. 😊”
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Keith and Janet Martin
“Great to see you riding to the challenge once again, all the very best Anna!”
$517.50Received this donation 37 days ago
ANNIE
“AWESOME.................thank you once again for supporting my fundraiser year in and year out, greatly appreciated. :)”
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Lina
“Sending you all my love Anna on a much more difficult ride this year, however one with so much more purpose - fighting cancer.”
$517.50Received this donation 4 days ago
ANNIE
“Lina, thank you so much for your truly ongoing support year in and year out, always greatly appreciated and yes this year is extra special for me 💙🧡”
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John and Jill Allen
“You’re an inspiration to many. Keep safe out there on the roads.”
$310.50Received this donation 7 days ago
ANNIE
“John & Jill..............thank you for your ongoing support in helping CCR move closer in helping to find a cure for Childhood Cancer, you donation is always greatly appreciated 🧡💙”
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Dragan and Jean Simic
“Fantastic effort as always. Keep up the good work and good luck in achieving your goal.”
$258.75Received this donation 37 days ago
ANNIE
“A HUGE thank you Dragan and Jean for your fantastic ongoing support.”
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John Howes
“Go Anna - John Maree and the family all cheering you on 💪💪”
$258.75Received this donation 4 days ago
ANNIE
“Again guys, many thanks for your ongoing support throughout the years, your donation is always received with thanks 💙🧡”
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Anonymous
$258.75Received this donation 15 days ago
ANNIE
“Thank you very much for your very kind anonymous donation in supporting a very worthy cause in helping cancer research move forward and hopefully closer in finding a cure for Childhood Cancer.”
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Tony Forder
“Great effort Annie over such a long period Keep pushing”
$258.75Received this donation 17 days ago
ANNIE
“Tony, thank you very much for your kind donation and inspiring words, greatly appreciated 😊”
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Jon Endersby
“Great work Anna as always. Go and smash it! 🚴😀”
$207Received this donation 14 days ago
ANNIE
“Jon, thank you so much for your kind donation, greatly appreciated and I will certainly give it my very best shot.🧡”
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Rach, Timbo & Maggie
“You are an inspiration Anna, we are so proud to call you our friend and so happy to support your amazing commitment to this worthy cause.”
$207Received this donation 4 days ago
ANNIE
“Guys, my awesome morning coffee group, thank you for your ongoing support for this worthy cause, always greatly appreciated and also to Miss MM, you are all grown up now sitting on the chair 🧡💙”
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Anna KATARSKI
“CASH FOR CANS”
$180Received this donation 4 days ago
ANNIE
“Always appreciative for the empties 🧡💙”
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Nola McNally
“Anna you are an inspiration to us all.🥰”
$155.25Received this donation 4 days ago
ANNIE
“Thank you, Nola, for your ongoing support of this worthy cause and childhood cancer research. Hopefully, we are moving closer to finding a cure for children affected by this terrible disease. 🧡💙”
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Cindy Walsh
$103.50Received this donation 26 days ago
ANNIE
“Thank you Cindy for your ongoing support which is always greatly appreciated in helping research into childhood cancer move forward. 🧡”
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Darren hall
“Great cause and well done Annie, you can do this !!!!!!”
$103.50Received this donation 9 days ago
ANNIE
“Darren, thank you very much for your kind donation and inspiring words.................going to give it my very best shot at completing my challenge 🧡”
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Hilde & Alex Guttinger
“Well done Annie, solid consistent performance for a very good cause.”
$103.50Received this donation 35 days ago
ANNIE
“Many thanks Hilde for your ongoing support, you comments make me sound like its my school report card comments 🤣🧡”