Darren Bender

9years All Star
Darren Bender
I am riding 1,000 km to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. Please sponsor me to support my challenge!
I've Ridden 0.0 km My goal is 1,000 km
My Rankings
  • National: 328th
  • State: 94th in NSW
I've raised $859 My goal is $1,000 Donate Now

My Story

7 Aug 2026

This October, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

Because cancer is the largest single killer of children from disease in Australia. Right now, 90 children are diagnosed every month, 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.

Darren

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 9 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 2,746 km Ridden
    $2,907 Raised
    2018
  • 856 km Ridden
    $1,126 Raised
    2019
  • 1,389 km Ridden
    $1,331 Raised
    2020
  • 1,030 km Ridden
    $3,011 Raised
    2021
  • 1,235 km Ridden
    $1,644 Raised
    2022
  • 1,997 km Ridden
    $2,607 Raised
    2023
  • 1,819 km Ridden
    $1,951 Raised
    2024
  • 2,740 km Ridden
    $1,758 Raised
    2025
  • Ridden
    $859 Raised
    2026
9years
13,813 km
Ridden
$17,194
Raised

My Challenge

  • $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 3 hours 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 61 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Lutchmee Maggie Pillay
    “God’s speed”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 6 hours ago
    Darren Bender
    Darren
    “Thank you so much Maggie and Sage. Your generosity is overwhelming as always.”
  • Mel, Phil, Hannah & Layla
    “Supporting you all the way. You’ll smash it. 💥”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 3 hours ago
  • Anthony Bowdler
    $51.75
    Received this donation 13 hours ago
    Darren Bender
    Darren
    “Thanks Anthony. I can always count on you to make such a difference and support me this month.”
  • Kerry Nicholson
    “Hi Darren, Ride Hard today!! Great Job!! From the Nicholson Family xx”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 13 hours ago
    Darren Bender
    Darren
    “Thank you Kerry and family. I really appreciate the support. Your generous donation will really help the cause and my motivation.”
  • Lushania Pillay
    $51.75
    Received this donation 11 hours ago
    Darren Bender
    Darren
    “Thank you Lucy and Dev. You guys always support me every year and it means the world to me.”
  • Michael Vaughan
    “All the best Darren, great effort for a great cause.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 13 hours ago
    Darren Bender
    Darren
    “Thank you so much Michael. Your support inspires me to push harder toward my goal.”
  • Monika Hennessy
    “Good luck Darren.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 9 hours ago
    Darren Bender
    Darren
    “Thank you Monika. That is very generous. Your support is always welcome. I will have a lot of riding to get through this month”
  • Greg Bilton
    $31.05
    Received this donation 15 hours ago
    Darren Bender
    Darren
    “Thanks Greg. Your support is always appreciated.”
  • Darren Bender
    “From all the Bender crew”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 3 hours ago
  • Darren Bender
    “Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 61 days ago
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