Andrew Jackson
- National: 1735th
- State: 355th in Qld
I'm Riding For
Dad and so many others...
My Story
This October, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!
Because right now, cancer is the largest single killer of children from disease in Australia – over 700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year and sadly, 3 die every week.
Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.
And so I am riding and raising funds to support the Children's Medical Research Institute to continue their work into the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and finding a cure for childhood cancer.
Please support my challenge by making a donation through my fundraising page to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.
Together, we can save little lives.
Thanks for your support.
Andrew
My Legacy
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119 km Ridden$779 Raised2022
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150 km Ridden$567 Raised2023
My Challenge
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$500 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved GUARDIAN LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 21 days ago -
12.2 km ride - GCC#14 - Thursday, October 31, 2024
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19.9 km ride - GCC#13 - Thursday, October 24, 2024
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1.7 km ride - Operation, Let’s get there. - Tuesday, October 22, 2024
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21.8 km ride - GCC#11 - Monday, October 21, 2024
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What a weekend
21 Oct 2024I had a lot of prepolling activity last week, so it was difficult to get any riding done. Consequently, I put in extra effort over the weekend to smash some k’s for the kids. Now sitting at about 75% of target. I visited a lovely old lady yesterday and told her about my goal. She donated $5 to the cause. How amazing would it be if there was more people would spare five bucks for the cause.
Let’s get active and generous for the little kids that need help.
Cheers
Posted 31 days ago -
14.2 km ride - GCC #9 - Monday, October 21, 2024
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15.0 km ride - GCC #10 - Monday, October 21, 2024
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Where are the Maggie’s?
20 Oct 2024Those monsters haunted me on my first few rides, now they have disappeared. Not that I’m complaining, but it’s like they hit 19/10/24 and clocked off. Season over. Time for a nice rest after torpedoing the humans.
Counting my blessings. ❤️
Posted 32 days ago -
24.3 km ride - GCC #8 - Sunday, October 20, 2024
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30.7 km ride - GCC#7 - Saturday, October 19, 2024
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19.6 km ride - GCC#6 - Saturday, October 12, 2024
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11.9 km ride - GCC#5 - Tuesday, October 8, 2024
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16.5 km ride - GCC#4 - Monday, October 7, 2024
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First day is awesome
2 Oct 2024Such an awesome day. I even got attacked by not one, but two magpies today. So got my first 14 k’s underway.
Thanks everybody for your help.
Posted 50 days ago -
$250 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $250 to fight kids' cancer and achieved PROTECTOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
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1.2 km ride - GCC #3 - Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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1.2 km ride - GCC #2 - Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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12.3 km ride - GCC #1 - Wednesday, October 2, 2024
From Police Ck to Police Ck
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Less Than A Month To Go
8 Sep 2024This is my fourth start in this fundraiser and the most ambitious yet. I’m looking at 200km in the month, or 50km/week. For an old bloke with an older bike, that’s a big ask. But there’s no way I’m backing down from this.
My bit of inconvenience and pain is nothing compared to what these wonderful little kiddies are facing bravely.
If you can help me to reach my goal, that would be great. Thank you.
Posted 74 days ago -
$100 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $100 to fight kids' cancer and achieved DEFENDER LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 93 days ago -
Roll On 2024 GCC.
25 Jun 2024We are three months from the challenge and I feel great. I have been riding and hitting the gym to continue my recovery from the rotator-cuff injury last year.
Some days, I am combining the two and that sure hits me - usually an early night after that.
I’m looking forward to extending my goal to 200km for the month. I have managed to complete each pledge in the previous years, and I don’t see that this year will be any different. It may not seem like a huge goal, but for a sedentary 60 year old, it is enough. The main point about goals is to make them achievable and also pushing your limits, which is what this one does. I am hoping to be back at work by then, so will be doing the 7/7 roster (unless some other roster comes along).
To all of those who have supported me in achieving my $$$ in the past, thank you. Without you, none of this would be happening. You are the ones that give us our greatest achievement - smiles on the faces of young sick kids.
Thank- you.
Posted 149 days ago -
My Third Year
23 May 2024So many things start off as just an idea.
I was unaware of the GCC, but when I heard about it I was exercising well. What the heck I thought. So I did the challenge.
The next year I had been involved in an industrial accident, so had to be very careful about what I did. I managed to complete it and thought it would be easier next year.
Roll on 2023, I got a snapped rotator-cuff tendon in late August. Arm in a sling, I couldn’t ride. I asked admin how I could participate. They gave me the option of riding a stationary bike at home. Thanks to these guys I was able to raise funds for the third year in a row.
If you are looking for a great cause, this is it. Get fit and help kids.
It’s a no-brainer.
Posted 183 days ago
My Sponsors
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Sonya Jackson
“Well done Andrew, thank you for stepping up once again to raise funds for these very sick children.”
$124.20Received this donation 50 days ago
Andrew
“Thank you Soni. It’s good to do what you can. X”
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The Lake Family
“Hey GPA/Dad, We are sure your gonna smash it as everything you put your mind to you dominate at, Love Nay, Emma and the grandies”
$103.50Received this donation 93 days ago
Andrew
“Thanks Nay, Em and the littlies I love to do these challenges and even though it’s not a huge distance for some, it sure is for me lol. Thanks for your donation. X”
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Mick & Lisa Casanovas
$51.75Received this donation 27 days ago
Andrew
“Thank you Mick and Lisa. I am so happy to have been a part of the ride this October and to have met you and spent time together. Thanks very much for your support.”
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Rhys Jackaon
“Well done dad 🤍 Proud of you”
$51.75Received this donation 21 days ago
Andrew
“Thank you son. That donation just kicked me over my fundraising goal. Love ya. Dadx”
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Anonymous
“Well done for your charity ride. You're doing a great job, stay safe.”
$37.26Received this donation 50 days ago
Andrew
“Thank you for your donation. This is such an important charity because it’s to help little kids who haven’t lived yet. I’m doing the easy bit, getting a bit fitter as I go. You guys are champions for helping out. 👍”
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Aileen Neilsen
“Well done Andrew, wishing you a successful Challenge.”
$36.23Received this donation 78 days ago
Andrew
“Thank you Aunty Dac It’s great weather for it and gonna be a bit of a challenge with the election smack bang in the last bit of the month. Lol. Gonna be a challenge to find the time, but I am determined. We are all well. Cindy just got out of hospital for a few days and I just got back from nightshift. Love xx”
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Anonymous
“Support for a very worthy cause. Keep up the good work.”
$36.23Received this donation 30 days ago
Andrew
“Thank you so much. This means a lot to those little kiddies. I’m doing the riding, but you guys are making a difference.”
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Match Day Matching Donation
“Here's your matched donation from our generous supporters. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to fight kids' cancer!”
$36.23Received this donation 29 days ago
Andrew
“Thank you for your support.”
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Happy 2 Help
“Amazing work and nearly there. 10km to go.”
$28Received this donation 22 days ago
Andrew
“Cool Thank you.”
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Anon Anon
“A donation from a good friend (on the sly).”
$25Received this donation 26 days ago
Andrew
“Thanks mate. 👍”
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Marilyn Landy
“Great job Andrew”
$5Received this donation 32 days ago
Andrew
“Hi Marilyn Thank you very much for your generous donation. I know you are struggling and this means a lot to me. The kids will appreciate it too. ❤️”